What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
punkt
Example
Make sure to put a punkt at the end of each sentence. [punkt: noun]
Example
She wrote a long essay with many punctuations, including several punkts. [punkt: plural noun]
period
Example
Please put a period at the end of each sentence. [period: noun]
Example
I will be on vacation for a two-week period. [period: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Period is more commonly used than punkt in everyday language, especially in American English and other English-speaking countries.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between punkt and period?
Both punkt and period are formal words used in written language, but period is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
