nounnoun
die Punktzahl, -en
score
Definition & meaning
The German word Punktzahl refers to a total number of points achieved, usually in the context of a game, a test, a competition, or a performance evaluation.
- Score/Points total: The sum of points earned during a sporting event or a game.
- Result: The numerical result or grade achieved on an examination or assessment.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Gender: Feminine (die Punktzahl)
- Plural: die Punktzahlen
Word origin: The word is a compound noun consisting of two parts:
- Punkt: meaning "point" or "dot".
- Zahl: meaning "number" or "digit".
Combined, it literally translates to "point-number" or "number of points".
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Ergebnis (Result)
- Spielstand (Score, specifically in games)
- Wertung (Rating or evaluation)
- Punktestand (Current status of points)
Antonyms: There is no direct single-word antonym for Punktzahl, as it represents a neutral metric. However, in contexts like failing a test, one might refer to:
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Examples
Die Punktzahl bleibt gleich.noun
The score remains the same.
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