Pointe Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Pointe" is used as noun with the meaning of "punchline", "twist" or "climax".
Essential properties of "Pointe"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Gender: feminine
- Singular: die Pointe
- Plural: die Pointen
Meanings of "Pointe" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "The unexpected or funny conclusion of a narrative"
- Definition: "The surprising or humorous ending of a story or joke."
- Translation(s): punchline, twist, climax, ending
- Synonym(s): Punkt, Höhepunkt, Clou
- Related word(s): Witz, Geschichte, Erzählung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Pointe der Geschichte war unerwartet.
- Er erzählte den Witz, aber die Pointe fehlte.
- Ohne eine gute Pointe wirkt die Geschichte langweilig.
2.) "The crucial or main aspect of a discussion or presentation"
- Definition: "A key or essential element of an argument or speech."
- Translation(s): crucial point, main point, gist, essence
- Synonym(s): Kernpunkt, Hauptpunkt
- Related word(s): Argument, Rede, Diskussion
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Pointe seiner Rede war überzeugend.
- In der Debatte fehlte die Pointe.
- Er brachte die Pointe seines Arguments klar hervor.
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