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punctuality
The quality of being present or finished at an agreed time or within a set deadline. It describes keeping appointments exactly on time.
In Deutschland wird großer Wert auf Pünktlichkeit gelegt.
In Germany, great importance is placed on punctuality.
'Pünktlichkeit' (punctuality) is the noun formed from the adjective 'pünktlich' (punctual). The ending '-keit' is often used to turn an adjective into a noun that describes a quality or state.
Eine pünktliche Person zeichnet sich durch ihre Pünktlichkeit aus.
A punctual person is characterized by their punctuality.
A very common expression is 'Wert auf Pünktlichkeit legen' (to place importance on punctuality). It means that punctuality is very important to someone. The preposition 'auf' is used here with the accusative.
Mein Chef legt großen Wert auf Pünktlichkeit bei allen Mitarbeitern.
My boss places great importance on punctuality among all employees.
Punctuality is considered very important in German culture, especially in professional life. It is seen as an expression of respect, reliability, and good organization.
Pünktlichkeit gilt in der deutschen Arbeitswelt als Zeichen von Respekt.
Punctuality is considered a sign of respect in the German working world.
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'die Verspätung' and 'die Pünktlichkeit' both relate to time and appointments. But they are opposites. 'Verspätung' means that someone or something arrives, starts, or is finished later than planned. 'Pünktlichkeit' means that an appointment or deadline is kept exactly on time. With trains, appointments, or submissions, you use 'Verspätung' when something is late. With people or good planning, 'Pünktlichkeit' fits when everything happens at the right time.
Im neuen Job ist Pünktlichkeit besonders wichtig.
Punctuality is especially important in the new job.
Wegen einer Verspätung des Zuges kam Maria erst nach dem Termin an.
Because the train was delayed, Maria did not arrive until after the appointment.