Der Moment
Example: Der Moment, in dem alles klar wurde, war unvergesslich.
Definition
"Der Moment" refers to a very short period of time during which something specific happens or an important event occurs. It can describe an instant when everything becomes clear or a crucial point in a situation, as in the phrase, 'Der Moment, in dem alles klar wurde, war unvergesslich.'
Etymology
The word "der Moment" comes from the Latin 'momentum,' which originally meant movement or motion. Over time, it evolved to signify a brief unit of time or a significant point in time. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'moment,' showing the close connection between languages.
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"Der Moment" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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