Moment Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Moment" is mainly used as noun meaning "moment", "instant" or "opportunity". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "Moment"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Moment
  • Plural: die Momente

Meanings of "Moment" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A very brief instant or period of time"

"Moment", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich brauche nur einen Moment, um mich fertig zu machen.I just need a moment to get ready.
  2. In diesem Moment klingelte das Telefon.At that moment, the phone rang.
  3. Können Sie einen Moment warten, bitte?Can you wait a moment, please?

2.) "An opportune time or circumstance"

"Moment", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Jetzt ist der richtige Moment, um zu handeln.Now is the right moment to act.
  2. Sie wählte den perfekten Moment für ihre Ankündung.She chose the perfect moment for her announcement.
  3. Wir müssen auf den richtigen Moment warten.We have to wait for the right moment.

3.) "An expression to ask someone to wait briefly"

"Moment", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Moment, ich bin gleich bei Ihnen!Moment, I'll be right with you!
  2. Moment mal, das stimmt doch gar nicht!Hold on, that's not right at all!
  3. Moment bitte, ich muss kurz telefonieren.Moment please, I need to make a quick call.
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