der Moment
Translation
moment, instant
Examples
Warte bitte einen Moment.
Please wait a moment.
In diesem Moment klingelte das Telefon.
At that moment, the phone rang.
Das war ein toller Moment.
That was a great moment.
Grammar Patterns
((a moment)) ((to wait)) to wait a moment Please wait a moment.
((at the moment)) at the moment At the moment I have no time.
((in+3)) ((moment)) at ... moment At that moment he arrived.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Augenblick, Zeitpunkt
Etymology
From Latin 'momentum' (movement, motion).
Memory Tips
Cognate with English 'moment'.