der Meilenstein
Translation
milestone, landmark
Examples
Der Abschluss war ein wichtiger Meilenstein in ihrem Leben.
Graduation was an important milestone in her life.
Diese Erfindung ist ein Meilenstein der Technik.
This invention is a milestone in technology.
Grammar Patterns
to be a milestone in sth. ein Meilenstein in et3 sein This discovery is a milestone in science.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wendepunkt (turning point), Durchbruch (breakthrough), Ereignis (event)
Etymology
From 'Meile' (mile) + 'Stein' (stone). Originally, it referred to the stones used to mark miles along a road.
Memory Tips
Literally a 'mile-stone'. Picture a long road representing a project, with large stones ('Steine') marking each 'mile' ('Meile') of progress.