Pünktlich
Example: Der Zug kommt immer pünktlich um acht Uhr an.
Definition
"Pünktlich" describes the quality of happening or arriving exactly at the planned or expected time, without delay. For example, when a train is described as "pünktlich," it means it arrives precisely at the scheduled hour, like eight o'clock, as expected.
Etymology
The word "pünktlich" comes from the German noun "Punkt," meaning 'point' or 'dot,' which metaphorically refers to a precise moment in time. The suffix '-lich' turns it into an adjective meaning 'pertaining to a point,' thus 'punctual.' Did you know? The idea of punctuality being linked to a 'point' highlights how German focuses on exactness and precision in time.
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