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Pünktlich - translation, pronunciation and examples

pünktlich
[ˈpʏŋktlɪç]

on time

🇩🇪 German
[ˈpʏŋktlɪç]
Meaning of pünktlich

punctual

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Pronunciation[ˈpʏŋktlɪç]
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on time

When to use pünktlich

on time

pünktlich

arrive on time

pünktlich ankommen

finish on time

rechtzeitig fertig werden

be on time

pünktlich sein

leave on time

pünktlich gehen

pünktlich usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Bitte sei pünktlich.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Der Zug ist pünktlich angekommen.

Similar words

pünktlich

Means 'by the deadline' or 'within the required time limit.' It is mostly used in formal or business contexts.

rechtzeitig

Means 'in time' or 'before it is too late.' It often stresses that something was done early enough to avoid being late.

zeitnah

Means 'soon' or 'in the near future.' It does not mean exactly on time, but rather without much delay.

genau zur Zeit

Literally means 'exactly at that time.' It emphasizes precision, but sounds less natural and is used less often.

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pünktlich belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

pünktlichon time
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Aufzugelevator
Handtuchtowel
FernseherTV
Aussichtview
Frühstückbreakfast

pünktlich synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between pünktlich / rechtzeitig / zeitnah / genau zur Zeit

🇩🇪German
pünktlich

Means 'by the deadline' or 'within the required time limit.' It is mostly used in formal or business contexts.

A2Often

Bitte reichen Sie die Unterlagen fristgerecht ein.

Пожалуйста, подайте документы в срок.

🇩🇪German

Means 'in time' or 'before it is too late.' It often stresses that something was done early enough to avoid being late.

A2Very Often

Ich bin rechtzeitig am Bahnhof angekommen.

Я прибыл на вокзал вовремя.

Z
🇩🇪German
zeitnah

Means 'soon' or 'in the near future.' It does not mean exactly on time, but rather without much delay.

A2Often

Wir melden uns zeitnah bei Ihnen.

Мы свяжемся с вами в ближайшее время.

G
🇩🇪German
genau zur Zeit

Literally means 'exactly at that time.' It emphasizes precision, but sounds less natural and is used less often.

A2Rarely

Der Zug kommt genau zur Zeit an.

Поезд прибывает точно в это время.

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How to pronounce pünktlich and what this word means

pünktlich translation: on time. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce pünktlich

[ˈpʏŋktlɪç]

pünktlich translation

on time

pünktlich examples

Bitte sei pünktlich.

pünktlich transcription

[ˈpʏŋktlɪç]

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pünktlich meaning: what does it mean?

rechtzeitig, ohne Verspätung

pünktlich pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

pünktlich is pronounced as [ˈpʏŋktlɪç]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

pünktlich definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Bitte sei pünktlich. Translation: Пожалуйста, будь вовремя.

Is pünktlich part of On the Road vocabulary?

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Is pünktlich part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?

Yes, pünktlich (on time) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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