der Höhepunkt
Translation
climax, peak, highlight, pinnacle
Examples
Die Party erreichte ihren Höhepunkt um Mitternacht.
The party reached its climax at midnight.
Das war der Höhepunkt meiner Karriere.
That was the peak of my career.
Grammar Patterns
the highlight/peak ((of sth.)) der Höhepunkt ((et2)) The highlight of the evening was the fireworks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gipfel (summit), Kulmination (culmination); Antonyms: Tiefpunkt (low point)
Etymology
Composed of 'Höhe' (height) and 'Punkt' (point), literally meaning 'high point'.
Memory Tips
Visualize the highest point of a mountain or a story. That's the climax or peak.