finest hour
die Sternstunde, die Sternstunden
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finest hour
A particularly important, fortunate, or successful moment in which someone or something reaches its greatest impact or significance.
Der entscheidende Treffer in der letzten Minute war die Sternstunde seiner Karriere.
The decisive goal in the final minute was the finest hour of his career.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sternstunden |
| genitive | der Sternstunde |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Sternstunde | die Sternstunden |
| accusative | die Sternstunde | die Sternstunden |
| dative | der Sternstunde | den Sternstunden |
| genitive | der Sternstunde | der Sternstunden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Sternstunde' (finest hour) is made up of 'Stern' (star) and 'Stunde' (hour). The image of a special 'Stunde' (hour) with a 'Stern' (star) illustrates the extraordinary significance of this moment.
Die unerwartete Auszeichnung wurde zur Sternstunde seines Lebens.
The unexpected award became the finest hour of his life.
'Sternstunde' (finest hour) often occurs with verbs such as 'erleben' (to experience), 'sein' (to be), or 'werden' (to become). Typical additions refer to a career, a performance, a competition, or a historical event.
Die Zuschauer erlebten an diesem Abend eine wahre Sternstunde des Theaters.
That evening, the audience experienced one of theater's finest hours.
'Sternstunde' (finest hour) is a figurative and somewhat elevated expression. The word is especially common in reports, speeches, and texts about art, sports, history, or major personal achievements.
In seiner Rede nannte der Präsident den Mauerfall eine Sternstunde der deutschen Geschichte.
In his speech, the president called the fall of the Berlin Wall one of the finest hours in German history.
