der Wendepunkt
Translation
turning point, watershed moment, milestone
Examples
Die Erfindung war ein Wendepunkt in der Geschichte.
The invention was a turning point in history.
Sein Leben erreichte einen entscheidenden Wendepunkt.
His life reached a decisive turning point.
Grammar Patterns
a turning point in sth. a turning point in sth. The election was a turning point in the country's politics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Kehrtwende (reversal), der Scheideweg (crossroads)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wende' (turn) and 'Punkt' (point). It literally means 'turning point'.
Memory Tips
Picture a point ('Punkt') on a timeline or a map where events take a significant turn ('Wende').