The exact spelling appears at position 671 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How punt is pronounced
IPA: /pʏnt/ · Syllables: punt
Say the article and noun together—het punt—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What punt means
point (a position, place, or spot)
Dictionary label: neuter
point (moment in time)
Dictionary label: neuter
point (central idea, argument, or opinion of a discussion or presentation)
Dictionary label: neuter
point (tally of worth or score, such as in a game)
Dictionary label: neuter
point (mark, note, or grade, as in for a class)
Dictionary label: neuter
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | het punt | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de punten | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
| Diminutive | puntje | A smaller, familiar or context-specific form; use only when the meaning fits. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn het punt as a single unit, then contrast it with de punten. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with punt
De schat ligt op dat punt op de kaart.
The treasure is located at that point on the map.
Vanaf dit punt kunnen we de hele stad zien.
From this point, we can see the entire city.
Markeer het punt waar de twee lijnen elkaar kruisen.
Mark the point where the two lines intersect.
Op een bepaald punt gaf hij op.
At a certain point, he gave up.
Tot dat punt was alles goed gegaan.
Up to that point, everything had gone well.
Dit is het punt waarop we moeten beslissen.
This is the point at which we need to decide.
These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say het punt three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de punten. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve het punt as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about punt
What does punt mean?
point (a position, place, or spot); point (moment in time); point (central idea, argument, or opinion of a discussion or presentation); point (tally of worth or score, such as in a game); point (mark, note, or grade, as in for a class).
Is it de punt or het punt?
The cited entry uses het punt. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of punt?
The cited plural is punten. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use punt in a recorded response
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