momentum

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    The quantity of motion of a moving body, mass times velocity; figurative force or impetus.
    de: Impuls; Schwung
  2. noun
    A brief period of time; a specific point in time.
    de: Augenblick; Zeitpunkt

examples

  1. The car gained momentum.

    Das Auto gewann an Schwung.

  2. At that moment, he realized.

    In diesem Moment erkannte er.