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point

Meaning of point

English

to show where something is by holding out your finger

Deutsch

mit Finger oder Hand in eine Richtung weisen

point

Pronunciation

British English
/pɔɪnt/
American English
/pɔɪnt/

point with German translation

point usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The boy pointed at the plane.

Der Junge zeigte auf das Flugzeug.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

You shouldn't point at people.

Man soll nicht mit dem Finger auf Leute zeigen.

point synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between point / indicate

indicate
🇬🇧English

More formal: show or signal.

often

ENThe arrow indicates the exit.

Advanced: broader words (2)
S
🇬🇧English
show

Broader: let someone see, not necessarily with a finger.

very often

ENShow me where you live.

A
🇬🇧English
aim

Direct a weapon or camera at a target.

often

ENHe aimed the camera at the bird.

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point belongs to the topic "Limbs →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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point meaning: what does it mean?

to show where something is by holding out your finger

point pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

point is pronounced as /pɔɪnt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

point definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Der Junge zeigte auf das Flugzeug. Translation: The boy pointed at the plane.

Is point part of Limbs vocabulary?

Yes, point can be learned in the Limbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is point part of Body vocabulary?

Yes, point can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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