How to Say "Period" in Dutch - How To Say Guide

punt

/pʏnt/

In Dutch, the word for period is punt.

It is used to refer to the punctuation mark (period) and a decimal point or a score/point in a game.

Meaning: interval of time (noun)

Which one should you use?

While punt refers to the punctuation mark, periode is the word used for an interval of time. Another formal equivalent for "period" is tijdvak.

/pʏnt/

In mathematical contexts, Dutch speakers use a comma instead of a punt to separate whole numbers from fractions, such as writing '2,5' instead of '2.5'.
The word punt is used in the expression op de puntjes staan, which describes something being perfectly organized or meticulous.
In Dutch, saying punt uit is a colloquial way to signal that a discussion is finished and no further arguments will be tolerated.

De punt op het einde van de zin ontbreekt.
The period is missing at the end of the sentence.
This example shows how to use punt to describe a missing punctuation mark at the end of a sentence.
Tatoeba #3263260 by PaulP, translation #1523586 by CM
De punt ontbreekt.
The period is missing.
This sentence demonstrates the use of punt when stating that a period is missing.
Tatoeba #3785373 by PaulP, translation #3771043 by Eldad
U bent vergeten om een punt aan het einde van de zin te plaatsen.
You forgot to put a period at the end of the sentence.
This sentence is useful for noting that someone forgot to place a punt at the end of a sentence.
Tatoeba #7717218 by MarijnKp, translation #2820697 by sharptoothed
Het tijdvak tussen de 16e en 17e eeuw was vol van culturele veranderingen.
The period between the 16th and 17th centuries was full of cultural changes.
Ik heb een drukke tijd achter de rug.
I've had a busy period recently.
2 more sentences on Tatoeba

Lisa and Daan are discussing their work schedule.

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