noun
moment, instant
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Means 'moment' or 'instant'. Masculine noun (der Moment) with plural Momente. Declension: der Moment (Nom), den Moment (Acc), des Moments (Gen), dem Moment (Dat); plural: die Momente, den Momenten, der Momente. Common in phrases like 'einen Moment, bitte' and for short time intervals.
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Einen Moment, bitte, ich muss kurz telefonieren.
One moment, please — I need to make a quick call.
Der Fahrer hielt einen Moment an, bevor der Bus wieder losfuhr.
The driver stopped for a moment before the bus set off again.
Warte einen Moment, ich bin gleich zurück.
Wait a moment, I'll be right back.
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Picture someone saying 'Einen Moment, bitte' while checking a watch.
Same as English 'moment' — quick to remember.
DER Moment — imagine a male host asking for a moment (masculine).
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Often used in expressions like 'einen Moment bitte'.