der Augenblick
Translation
moment, instant
Examples
Einen Augenblick, bitte.
One moment, please.
Im letzten Augenblick kam der Zug.
The train arrived at the last moment.
Grammar Patterns
einen Augenblick for a moment One moment, please.
im Augenblick at the moment At the moment I have no time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Moment, Sekunde; Antonyms: Ewigkeit
Etymology
Composed of 'Auge' (eye) and 'Blick' (glance). It literally means 'an eye's glance,' signifying a brief duration.
Memory Tips
Think of the English phrase 'in the blink of an eye' to connect it to the meaning 'moment'.