German - English (British) translations for "Augenblick"
"Augenblick" German translation
Translation
instant
Definition
Augenblick
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masc
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: moment
Der Augenblick, in dem sie den Preis gewann, war unvergesslich.
The moment she won the prize was unforgettable.
Meaning: instant
Er reagierte im Augenblick auf die plötzliche Gefahr.
He reacted instantly to the sudden danger.
Meaning: blink of an eye
Die Zeit verging im Augenblick und schon war der Urlaub vorbei.
Time flew by in the blink of an eye and the vacation was already over.
Meaning: glance
Sie warf ihm einen kurzen Augenblick zu.
She glanced at him briefly.
Meaning: twinkle
Die Sterne am Himmel begannen zu augenblicken.
The stars in the sky began to twinkle.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Der Augenblick ist gekommen.
A1: The moment has come.
A1: In diesem Augenblick habe ich es verstanden.
A1: At that moment, I understood it.
A1: Bitte warte einen Augenblick.
A1: Please wait a moment.
B1: In diesem Augenblick bemerkte sie den Fehler.
B1: At that moment, she noticed the mistake.
B1: Ich werde dich in einem Augenblick zurückrufen.
B1: I will call you back in a moment.
B1: Er hat sich im entscheidenden Augenblick richtig verhalten.
B1: He behaved correctly at the crucial moment.
C1: Im Augenblick der Explosion war alles in Zeitlupe.
C1: At the moment of the explosion, everything was in slow motion.
C1: Dieser Augenblick wird für immer in meinem Gedächtnis bleiben.
C1: This moment will stay in my memory forever.
C1: Sie ergriff den Augenblick und nutzte die Gelegenheit.
C1: She seized the moment and took advantage of the opportunity.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun Augenblick translates to 'moment' or 'instant' in English. It refers to a very short period of time, often described as the blink of an eye or the duration of a single breath.
In German culture, the concept of Augenblick is highly valued and often associated with mindfulness and living in the present moment. It emphasizes the importance of appreciating and fully experiencing each passing moment, as they are seen as fleeting and precious.
The word Augenblick can be found in various contexts, from everyday conversations to literature and philosophy. It is used to convey the idea that time is constantly moving and that we should make the most of every moment.