Der Punkt
Example: Der Punkt auf der Karte markiert unseren Treffpunkt genau.
Definition
"Der Punkt" refers to a small, distinct mark or spot that can represent a precise location or an important detail, such as a point on a map marking an exact meeting place.
Etymology
The word "der Punkt" comes from the Latin 'punctum,' meaning a small hole or point. Did you know it originally referred to a tiny puncture or dot, which evolved to indicate a specific spot or detail in German?
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"Der Punkt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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