der Augenblick, -e
moment
Ein sehr kurzer Moment, der nur einen winzigen Teil der Zeit dauert.
The German word "Augenblick" is a compound noun made of "Auge" (eye) and "Blick" (glance or look). It means "moment" or "instant", literally referring to the time it takes to cast a glance with your eyes.
Similar words:
- Moment (moment)
- Sekunde (second)
- Momentaufnahme (snapshot)
Difference:
- Augenblick emphasizes the very brief, almost instantaneous nature of the time—like a blink or glance.
- Moment is more general and can refer to a slightly longer, but still short, period.
- Sekunde is a specific measurement of time.
- Momentaufnahme refers specifically to a brief, captured moment, often in photography.
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Examples
Bitte warten Sie einen Augenblick.noun
Please wait a moment.
Ein Augenblick kann entscheidend sein.noun
A moment can be crucial.
Im Augenblick arbeitet er im Garten.noun
At the moment he is working in the garden.
Im Augenblick möchte sie nicht gestört werden.noun
At the moment she does not want to be disturbed.
Dieser Augenblick bedeutet mir viel.noun
This moment means a lot to me.
Im Augenblick habe ich viel zu tun.noun
At the moment I have a lot to do.
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