noun
moment, instant
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Augenblick (der) means 'moment' or 'instant', often used colloquially in phrases like 'einen Augenblick bitte' (just a moment). It's a compound literally 'eye-glance'. Plural Augenblicke. Regular declension; genitive singular des Augenblicks. Used widely in speech to request brief waiting time.
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Warte einen Augenblick, bitte.
Wait a moment, please.
Er bat um einen Augenblick, bevor die Entscheidung getroffen wurde, weil noch wichtige Informationen fehlten.
He asked for a moment before the decision was made because important information was still missing.
Bitte warten Sie einen Augenblick, ich bin sofort bei Ihnen.
Please wait a moment, I'll be right with you.
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Combine 'Augen' (eyes) + 'Blick' (glance) — a quick glance with the eyes: a moment.
DER Augenblick — remember 'DER' like a male eye (Augen) looking for a brief moment.
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Common in the phrase 'einen Augenblick' or 'im Augenblick' meaning 'a moment' or 'at the moment'.