Punkten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Punkten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to score", "to get points" or "to win points".

Essential properties of "punkten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: punkten
Simple past: punktete
Participle: gepunktet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To score points"

Definition: "To win points or score in a game or competition."
Translation(s): to score, to get points, to win points
Synonym(s): scoren, treffen
Related word(s): Punkt, Punktzahl

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte im letzten Spiel punkten und das Team zum Sieg führen.He was able to score in the last game and lead the team to victory.
Wenn du in diesem Test punkten willst, musst du gut vorbereitet sein.If you want to score well on this test, you need to be well prepared.
Sie hat im Wettbewerb mehrfach punkten können.She was able to score multiple times in the competition.

2.) "To impress or stand out"

Definition: "To impress or stand out in a situation."
Translation(s): to impress, to score points (figurative), to stand out
Synonym(s): beeindrucken, glänzen
Related word(s): Punkt, punkten

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte bei der Präsentation wirklich punkten.He could really impress with his presentation.
Sie hat mit ihrem Wissen im Meeting gepunktet.She scored points with her knowledge in the meeting.
Mit dieser Idee wirst du sicher punkten.With this idea, you will surely impress.

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