die Pointen
Translation
punchlines, points, quips
Examples
Seine Witze haben immer gute Pointen.
His jokes always have good punchlines.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre scharfen Pointen.
She is known for her sharp quips.
Grammar Patterns
to have/make Pointen to have/make punchlines His speeches always have surprising points.
Similar Words
Synonyms: punchlines, quips, witticisms
Etymology
Plural of 'Pointe' or 'Point', derived from French 'point'.
Memory Tips
If 'Point' is one punchline, 'Pointen' are many. Remember the '-en' plural ending, common in German.