moment
das Moment, die Momente
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factor
A circumstance or factor that is particularly important for a situation and influences it.
Das Moment der Unsicherheit spielte bei seiner Entscheidung eine große Rolle.
The element of uncertainty played a major role in his decision.
moment / torque
In physics, torque: the effect of a force that can rotate an object around an axis.
Das Moment der Kraft hängt vom Abstand zur Drehachse ab.
The moment of the force depends on the distance from the axis of rotation.
| gender | neuter das |
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| plural | die Momente |
| genitive | des Moments |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Moment | die Momente |
| accusative | das Moment | die Momente |
| dative | dem Moment | den Momenten |
| genitive | des Moments des Momentes | der Momente |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Moment' (the factor) is especially common in scientific, philosophical, and technical texts. In everyday language, this usage is much less common than in these specialist contexts.
Das Moment der Verantwortung wird in der Studie ausführlich untersucht.
The element of responsibility is examined in detail in the study.
In the meaning 'wichtiger Einflussfaktor' (important influencing factor), 'das Moment' (the factor) frequently occurs with adjectives such as 'entscheidend' (decisive), 'politisch' (political), or 'sozial' (social). Combinations with 'der Unsicherheit' (of uncertainty), 'der Überraschung' (of surprise), or 'der Spannung' (of tension) are also typical.
Das politische Moment darf bei dieser Entscheidung nicht unterschätzt werden.
The political factor must not be underestimated in this decision.
In physics, 'das Moment' (the moment) frequently occurs with 'Kraft' (force), 'Drehung' (rotation), 'Drehachse' (axis of rotation), or 'Hebelarm' (lever arm). The meaning can usually be recognized from quantities and processes involving rotation.
Das Moment der Kraft wächst, wenn der Hebelarm länger wird.
The torque of the force increases when the lever arm becomes longer.
