Mittelpunkt

center

noun MIT-tel-punkt Less Common

Also means

focal point

Usage Note

Mittelpunkt combines Mitte ('middle') and Punkt ('point'), used both geometrically and figuratively. Someone who loves attention is im Mittelpunkt stehen ('to stand in the center'), the German equivalent of being in the spotlight.

Examples

"Sie steht im Mittelpunkt der Feier."

Natural Translation

She is the center of the celebration.

Literal Translation

She stands in-the center of-the celebration.

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