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Markstein — meaning in English

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English meaning

milestone noun A marker placed beside a road showing the distance to a destination.

Senses

Markstein is used for these senses in English:

markstone a boundary stone
milestone (idiomatic) An important event in a person's life or career, in the history of a nation, in the life of some project, etc.

milestone — full definition

noun A marker placed beside a road showing the distance to a destination.
noun An important event or stage of progress in a project, career, or life.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Meilenstein Kilometerstein Postmeilensäule Etappenziel