moment
Moment
noun
neutral
Meaning: moment
Warte einen Moment.
Wait a moment.
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Das war ein magischer Moment.
That was a magical moment.
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Ich habe gerade keinen Moment Zeit.
I don't have a moment right now.
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In diesem Moment wusste ich, dass es vorbei war.
In that moment, I knew it was over.
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Bitte haben Sie einen Moment Geduld.
Please have a moment of patience.
A1: Moment bitte!
A1: One moment please!
A2: Ich habe gerade einen schlechten Moment.
A2: I'm having a bad moment right now.
A2: Kannst du mir einen Moment Zeit geben?
A2: Can you give me a moment?
B1: In diesem Moment wusste ich, dass ich verloren hatte.
B1: In that moment, I knew I had lost.
B1: Er hat den richtigen Moment abgewartet, um die Entscheidung zu treffen.
B1: He waited for the right moment to make the decision.
B2: Der Moment, in dem wir uns zum ersten Mal trafen, war magisch.
B2: The moment we first met was magical.
C1: Es ist wichtig, den richtigen Moment für Veränderungen abzuwarten.
C1: It is important to wait for the right moment for changes.
C1: In diesem entscheidenden Moment musste ich eine schwierige Wahl treffen.
C1: In this crucial moment, I had to make a difficult choice.
C2: Die Schauspielerin beherrscht das Spiel mit den verschiedenen Stimmungen und Momenten perfekt.
C2: The actress perfectly masters the game of different moods and moments.
The German noun 'Moment' translates to the English word 'moment'. It refers to a brief period of time, often used to describe a particular point in time or a specific event. The concept of a moment can vary depending on the context and can range from a split second to a longer duration.
In everyday conversation, 'Moment' is commonly used to express the need for someone to wait briefly or to indicate that something will happen soon. For example, if someone asks for assistance, you might respond with 'Einen Moment bitte', which means 'One moment please'. This usage emphasizes the short duration of the wait.
Additionally, 'Moment' can also be used in a figurative sense to describe an important or significant point in time. It can represent a critical juncture or turning point in a person's life, a historical event, or even a key moment in a story or narrative.