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The number of points that someone has achieved in a game, test, or competition. It serves as a measure of performance.
Mit der maximalen Punktzahl hat sie den Wettbewerb gewonnen.
With the maximum score, she won the competition.
The word is made up of 'der Punkt' (the point) and 'die Zahl' (the number). So it literally describes the 'number of points.'
Um den Test zu bestehen, braucht man eine hohe Punktzahl.
To pass the test, you need a high score.
In connection with 'Punktzahl' (score), the verbs 'erreichen' (to achieve), 'erzielen' (to score/achieve), or 'haben' (to have) are often used.
Die Mannschaft hat in diesem Spiel eine sehr gute Punktzahl erzielt.
The team achieved a very good score in this game.
To evaluate a performance, adjectives like 'hoch' (high), 'niedrig' (low), 'gut' (good), 'schlecht' (bad), or 'maximal' (maximum) are often used before 'Punktzahl' (score).
Für die Zulassung zum Studium ist eine Mindestpunktzahl erforderlich.
A minimum score is required for admission to the degree program.
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'der Punkt' and 'die Punktzahl' both belong to games, tests, or competitions. A 'Punkt' is a single unit that you receive or lose. 'Die Punktzahl' is the total number of points that someone has achieved. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with evaluation or scoring. But the difference is simple: you collect points, and at the end you have a score.
Nach dem Test vergleicht die Lehrerin die Punktzahl mit der Note.
After the test, the teacher compares the score with the grade.
Für jede richtige Antwort bekommt das Team einen Punkt.
For each correct answer, the team gets one point.