This is the 10425th most frequent German word.
pünktlich
"Pünktlich" means "punctual" or "on time."
The word 'pünktlich' is used to describe an individual's adherence to the agreed-upon time.
Ich bin pünktlich zur Verabredung gekommen.
I arrived punctually at the meeting.
'Pünktlich' emphasizes the characteristic of being on time in order to align with a schedule or plan.
Es ist wichtig, pünktlich zu sein, wenn man einen Zug nehmen möchte.
It is important to be punctual when one wants to take a train.
Here, 'pünktlich' describes an entity's ability to follow scheduled times.