der Meilenstein
Translation
milestone, landmark
Examples
Die Erfindung war ein Meilenstein in der Geschichte.
The invention was a milestone in history.
Wir haben einen wichtigen Meilenstein im Projekt erreicht.
We have reached an important milestone in the project.
Grammar Patterns
ein Meilenstein ((in sth.dat)) to be a milestone in sth. The moon landing was a milestone in the history of space travel.
einen Meilenstein ((für sth.acc)) setzen to set a milestone for sth. The company set a milestone for the industry with this product.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wendepunkt (turning point), Errungenschaft (achievement); Antonyms: Rückschlag (setback)
Etymology
From 'Meile' (mile) and 'Stein' (stone). Literally a 'mile stone'.
Memory Tips
Picture a literal stone on the side of a Roman road marking a mile, signifying an important point in a journey.