Pünktlichkeit

punctuality

noun PUENKT-likh-kait Rare

Usage Note

Pünktlichkeit is a highly valued quality in German culture, often cited as a national trait. Pünktlichkeit ist eine Tugend = 'punctuality is a virtue'. Compound: Unpünktlichkeit = lack of punctuality.

Examples

"Seine Pünktlichkeit wird von allen Kollegen geschätzt."

Natural Translation

His punctuality is valued by all colleagues.

Literal Translation

His punctuality is by all colleagues appreciated.

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