pünktlich
Translation
punctual, on time
Examples
Der Zug kommt pünktlich an.
The train arrives on time.
Er ist ein sehr pünktlicher Mensch.
He is a very punctual person.
Grammar Patterns
to be/arrive pünktlich to be/arrive punctually The bus is almost always on time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: on time, timely; Antonyms: unpunctual, late
Etymology
Derived from 'Punkt' (point), signifying being precisely 'on the point' in time.
Memory Tips
Imagine hitting the exact 'point' on a clock.