der Point
Translation
point, score
Examples
Er hat den entscheidenden Point gemacht.
He made the deciding point.
Das Team führt mit zehn Points Vorsprung.
The team is leading by ten points.
Grammar Patterns
to make a point ((sth.)) to score a point He made a point.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Punkt, Zähler, Treffer; Antonyms: Fehlversuch (miss)
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'point', meaning 'point' or 'dot', from Latin 'punctum'. It's a cognate of the English word 'point'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'point' used in sports like tennis. The meaning and usage are very similar, making it easy to remember.