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milestone in German

milestone in German is Meilenstein, Kilometerstein, Postmeilensäule — milestone means a marker placed beside a road showing the distance to a destination.

milestone in German

Meilenstein
noun
A stone milepost (or by extension in other materials), one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in a median.
Kilometerstein
noun
A stone milepost (or by extension in other materials), one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in a median.
Postmeilensäule
noun
A stone milepost (or by extension in other materials), one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in a median.
Meilenstein
noun
(idiomatic) An important event in a person's life or career, in the history of a nation, in the life of some project, etc.
Etappenziel
noun
(idiomatic) An important event in a person's life or career, in the history of a nation, in the life of some project, etc.
Markstein
noun
(idiomatic) An important event in a person's life or career, in the history of a nation, in the life of some project, etc.

What does "milestone" mean?

  1. noun A marker placed beside a road showing the distance to a destination.
    "An old stone milestone stood at the edge of the village."
  2. noun An important event or stage of progress in a project, career, or life.
    "Getting the funding approved was a major milestone for the company."

milestone in a sentence

  • An old stone milestone stood at the edge of the village.
  • Getting the funding approved was a major milestone for the company.
  • Her first solo flight was a milestone she never forgot.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "milestone" in German?

"milestone" in German is Meilenstein, Kilometerstein, Postmeilensäule. milestone means: A marker placed beside a road showing the distance to a destination.

How do you use "milestone" in a sentence?

Example: "An old stone milestone stood at the edge of the village." In German, "milestone" is Meilenstein, Kilometerstein, Postmeilensäule.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "milestone": Meilenstein, Kilometerstein, Postmeilensäule, Etappenziel, Markstein.

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