Meaning
To address the main issue directly.
Cultural Background
Efficiency is a core value. In business, 'auf den Punkt kommen' is expected. Long introductions are often seen as a lack of preparation. While directness is valued, Austrians often use more 'Höflichkeitsfloskeln' (polite phrases) before getting to the point compared to North Germans. Swiss communication is often very precise. 'Auf den Punkt kommen' is seen as a sign of high professional quality.
Use it to lead
In a meeting, saying 'Kommen wir auf den Punkt' makes you sound like a leader who values time.
Tone matters
If you say it too loudly or sharply, it sounds like 'Shut up!'. Use a calm voice.
Meaning
To address the main issue directly.
Use it to lead
In a meeting, saying 'Kommen wir auf den Punkt' makes you sound like a leader who values time.
Tone matters
If you say it too loudly or sharply, it sounds like 'Shut up!'. Use a calm voice.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing preposition and article.
Komm bitte ______ ______ Punkt!
The fixed idiom is 'auf den Punkt kommen'.
What does 'auf den Punkt kommen' mean?
In a meeting, someone says: 'Kommen wir auf den Punkt.'
It means to address the core topic directly.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ich habe so viel zu erzählen...' B: 'Bitte nicht! Wir haben nur 2 Minuten. ______ ______ ______ ______!'
B is asking A to be quick and direct.
Match the German phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are standard translations.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesKomm bitte ______ ______ Punkt!
The fixed idiom is 'auf den Punkt kommen'.
In a meeting, someone says: 'Kommen wir auf den Punkt.'
It means to address the core topic directly.
A: 'Ich habe so viel zu erzählen...' B: 'Bitte nicht! Wir haben nur 2 Minuten. ______ ______ ______ ______!'
B is asking A to be quick and direct.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are standard translations.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it can be. Use 'Könnten wir zum Kern der Sache kommen?' instead.
Absolutely. 'Komm auf den Punkt!' is very common in WhatsApp chats.
Related Phrases
Auf den Punkt bringen
similarTo summarize something perfectly.
Tacheles reden
synonymTo speak plainly/honestly.
Butter bei die Fische
informalGet to the point / Get real.
