Noun
der Brennpunkt
Pronunciation: /ˈbʁɛnˌpʊŋkt/
focus, focal point (point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge)
C2
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plural Brennpunkte
Meanings
Noun
- focus, focal point (point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge)
- focus (point of a conic at which rays reflected from a curve or surface converge)
- focus
- hotspot, trouble spot, flashpoint
Example sentence
Die Lupe bündelt die Sonnenstrahlen in einem einzigen Brennpunkt.
The magnifying glass concentrates the sun's rays into a single focal point.
Word forms
singular
der Brennpunkt
plural
die Brennpunkte
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Brennpunkt
Accusativeden Brennpunkt
Dativedem Brennpunkt
Genitivedes Brennpunkts
Plural
Nominativedie Brennpunkte
Accusativedie Brennpunkte
Dativeden Brennpunkten
Genitiveder Brennpunkte
Usage
- der Brennpunkt einer Linse — The focal point of a lens.
- im Brennpunkt stehen — Be at the centre of attention; a figurative use.
Die Zeichnung markiert den Brennpunkt mit einem kleinen Kreuz.
The drawing marks the focal point with a small cross.