die Spitze
Translation
tip, top, peak, lace
Examples
Der Bergsteiger erreichte die Spitze des Berges.
The mountaineer reached the peak of the mountain.
Die Spitze des Bleistifts ist abgebrochen.
The tip of the pencil has broken off.
Das Kleid hat eine schöne Spitze.
The dress has beautiful lace.
Deine Idee ist wirklich Spitze!
Your idea is really great!
Grammar Patterns
at the top of ((sth.)) an der Spitze ((et2)) He is at the top of the company.
to take ((sth.)) to the extreme auf die Spitze treiben He took the argument to the extreme.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gipfel (peak), Höhepunkt (climax); Antonyms: Basis (base), Tal (valley)
Etymology
From Old High German 'spizza' (point). Related to the English word 'spit' as in a pointed piece of land.
Memory Tips
Think of a mountain peak that looks 'spit' out of the earth. Or remember that a 'spicy' idea can be 'Spitze!' (great!).