point of contact
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common ground
A similarity, shared interest, or connection between people, groups, or topics. This meaning is used figuratively.
Obwohl sie aus verschiedenen Ländern kamen, fanden sie schnell Berührungspunkte in ihrer Liebe zur Musik.
Although they came from different countries, they quickly found common ground in their love of music.
point of contact
In geometry and mathematics, a point at which two or more lines, curves, or surfaces touch without intersecting.
Die Tangente hat mit dem Kreis genau einen Berührungspunkt.
The tangent has exactly one point of contact with the circle.
The word is made up of 'Berührung' (touch/contact) and 'Punkt' (point). So it literally describes a 'point at which something touches.' This basic idea helps you understand both meanings.
Unsere Meinungen haben hier keinen einzigen Berührungspunkt.
Our opinions have not a single point of contact here.
In the figurative sense, people often say that one 'Berührungspunkte findet' (finds common ground), 'Berührungspunkte hat' (has points of contact/common ground), or that there are 'Berührungspunkte zwischen' (points of contact between) two topics.
Trotz unserer unterschiedlichen Hobbys haben wir viele Berührungspunkte.
Despite our different hobbies, we have a lot of common ground.
You can recognize the mathematical meaning from the context. When geometry, curves, circles, or tangents are being discussed, it always means the exact point at which something touches.
Zwei Kreise können null, einen oder zwei Berührungspunkte haben.
Two circles can have zero, one, or two points of contact.
interface / point of contact
Schnittstelle and Berührungspunkt connect different areas. Schnittstelle primarily refers to a function or point where cooperation and handoffs are organized. Berührungspunkt, by contrast, refers to a shared aspect or common interest between the areas.
Liefertermine sind ein wichtiger Berührungspunkt zwischen Vertrieb und Produktion.
Delivery dates are an important point of contact between Sales and Production.
Lea koordiniert an der Schnittstelle zwischen Vertrieb und Produktion die Übergabe der Bestellungen.
At the point of contact between Sales and Production, Lea coordinates the handoff of orders.
