die Sternstunde
Translation
great moment, finest hour, moment of glory
Examples
Das war eine Sternstunde der Menschheit.
That was a great moment for humanity.
Jeder Künstler hat seine Sternstunden.
Every artist has their moments of glory.
Grammar Patterns
eine Sternstunde ((of sth.)) a great moment of (sth.) That was a great moment of his career.
Similar Words
Höhepunkt (climax), Glanzpunkt (highlight)
Etymology
From 'Stern' (star) and 'Stunde' (hour). It signifies an hour guided by a lucky star, a fateful moment.
Memory Tips
Imagine a historic event happening under a starry sky – a 'star hour'.