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"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Pointe der Geschichte war unerwartet.The punchline of the story was unexpected.
  2. Er erzählte den Witz, aber die Pointe fehlte.He told the joke, but the punchline was missing.
  3. Ohne eine gute Pointe wirkt die Geschichte langweilig.Without a good punchline, the story seems boring.

2.) "The crucial or main aspect of a discussion or presentation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Pointe seiner Rede war überzeugend.The main point of his speech was convincing.
  2. In der Debatte fehlte die Pointe.The crucial point was missing in the debate.
  3. Er brachte die Pointe seines Arguments klar hervor.He clearly brought out the main point of his argument.
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