pünktlich — German Word of the Day
pünktlich (PUENKT-lich) · adjective: arriving or happening at the expected time; on time
- Der Zug ist pünktlich angekommen. — The train arrived on time.
- Ich bin heute Morgen pünktlich zur Arbeit gegangen. — I went to work on time this morning.
- Sei bitte pünktlich zum Treffen! — Please be on time for the meeting!
German Word of the Day
pünktlich
/PUENKT-lich/ • adjective — 22nd of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: arriving or happening at the expected time; on time
Examples
- Der Zug ist pünktlich angekommen.
(The train arrived on time.) - Ich bin heute Morgen pünktlich zur Arbeit gegangen.
(I went to work on time this morning.) - Sei bitte pünktlich zum Treffen!
(Please be on time for the meeting!)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- unpünktlich
- verspätet
This word is very common in everyday German when talking about schedules, appointments, trains, work, and meetings. It is often used to praise someone for being on time or to remind someone not to be late.
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