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cusp in German

cusp in German is Spitze, Scheitelpunkt, Wendepunkt — cusp means a critical point where something is about to change or begin.

cusp in German

Spitze
noun
A sharp point or pointed end.
Scheitelpunkt
noun
(figuratively) An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
Wendepunkt
noun
(figuratively) An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.

What does "cusp" mean?

  1. noun A critical point where something is about to change or begin.
    "The company was on the cusp of a major breakthrough."
  2. noun A sharp or pointed tip, including the pointed part of a tooth.
    "The dentist examined the cusp of the molar."
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cusp in a sentence

  • The company was on the cusp of a major breakthrough.
  • She stood on the cusp of adulthood, about to graduate.
  • The dentist examined the cusp of the molar.

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What is "cusp" in German?

"cusp" in German is Spitze, Scheitelpunkt, Wendepunkt. cusp means: A critical point where something is about to change or begin.

How do you use "cusp" in a sentence?

Example: "The company was on the cusp of a major breakthrough." In German, "cusp" is Spitze, Scheitelpunkt, Wendepunkt.

Are there other ways to say "cusp" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "cusp": Spitze, Scheitelpunkt, Wendepunkt.

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