crucial moment
لحظة حاسمة
Use it to describe a short, high-stakes turning point where the outcome depends on what happens next.
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- A point in time where the outcome is decided.
- Used for high-stakes, 'make or break' situations.
- Common in sports, business, and dramatic storytelling.
Bedeutung
This phrase describes a specific point in time where a big decision or event will change everything. It is that 'make or break' second where the outcome of a situation is decided.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Watching a football game
The goalie made a huge save at a crucial moment in the match.
قام الحارس بتصدي كبير في لحظة حاسمة من المباراة.
In a high-level business meeting
We have reached a crucial moment in these negotiations.
لقد وصلنا إلى لحظة حاسمة في هذه المفاوضات.
Texting a friend about a date
I almost walked away, but then he kissed me at the crucial moment!
كدت أن أغادر، لكنه قبلني في اللحظة الحاسمة!
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase reflects a Western narrative focus on 'decisive action' and the hero's journey. It became staple vocabulary in 20th-century sports broadcasting and political journalism to emphasize the weight of specific decisions. In American culture specifically, being 'clutch'—performing well at a crucial moment—is a highly respected character trait.
Pair it with 'At'
The most natural preposition to use is `at`. Say 'at a crucial moment' rather than 'in' or 'on' for the best flow.
Don't cry wolf
If you call every small thing a `crucial moment`, people will stop taking you seriously. Save it for the big stuff!
In 15 Sekunden
- A point in time where the outcome is decided.
- Used for high-stakes, 'make or break' situations.
- Common in sports, business, and dramatic storytelling.
What It Means
Imagine you are watching a movie. The hero has ten seconds to cut the red wire or the blue wire. That is a crucial moment. It is a tiny window of time with huge consequences. If things go right, you win. If they go wrong, everything changes. It is more than just being 'important.' It is the turning point that defines the future.
How To Use It
You use crucial moment as a noun phrase. You can say something 'happened at' or 'occurred during' a crucial moment. It works perfectly when you want to sound serious. It adds drama to your story. Use it to highlight when timing was everything. You can also use it to describe a person's choice. 'She decided to quit at a crucial moment in the project.'
When To Use It
Use it during sports when the last shot is taken. Use it in business when a big deal is signed. It is great for medical talk or emergency stories. Even in your personal life, it works. Think about the second before you asked someone on a date. That was a crucial moment for your love life! It fits any story with high stakes.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for boring, everyday things. Don't say, 'It was a crucial moment when I chose the turkey sandwich.' That sounds silly unless the sandwich saves your life. Avoid it for long, slow processes. A moment is short. If something takes three weeks, it is a crucial period, not a moment. Don't over-use it, or you will sound like a dramatic movie trailer.
Cultural Background
Western culture loves the idea of the 'turning point.' We celebrate the individual who acts under pressure. In history books, we focus on these single seconds of bravery. This phrase reflects that love for high-stakes drama. It is very common in journalism and sports commentary. It suggests that timing is just as important as skill.
Common Variations
You might hear pivotal moment or critical moment. They mean almost the same thing. Pivotal suggests things are turning in a new direction. Critical sounds a bit more like an emergency. You can also say the moment of truth. That is a more poetic way to say the same thing. If you want to be casual, you might say 'the clutch.'
Nutzungshinweise
This is a highly versatile collocation. It fits into almost any register from news reporting to casual storytelling. Just be careful not to use it for trivial matters unless you are being intentionally sarcastic.
Pair it with 'At'
The most natural preposition to use is `at`. Say 'at a crucial moment' rather than 'in' or 'on' for the best flow.
Don't cry wolf
If you call every small thing a `crucial moment`, people will stop taking you seriously. Save it for the big stuff!
The 'Clutch' Factor
In the US, if you are good at handling a `crucial moment`, people might call you 'clutch'. It is a huge compliment!
Beispiele
6The goalie made a huge save at a crucial moment in the match.
قام الحارس بتصدي كبير في لحظة حاسمة من المباراة.
Describes a game-changing play in sports.
We have reached a crucial moment in these negotiations.
لقد وصلنا إلى لحظة حاسمة في هذه المفاوضات.
Used to signal that a big decision is coming.
I almost walked away, but then he kissed me at the crucial moment!
كدت أن أغادر، لكنه قبلني في اللحظة الحاسمة!
Adds romantic drama to a personal story.
The power went out at the crucial moment I was flipping the pancake.
انقطعت الكهرباء في اللحظة الحاسمة التي كنت أقلب فيها الفطيرة.
Uses drama for a humorous, low-stakes situation.
The doctor arrived at a crucial moment and saved his life.
وصل الطبيب في لحظة حاسمة وأنقذ حياته.
Emphasizes the life-saving timing.
This was a crucial moment that changed the course of the war.
كانت هذه لحظة حاسمة غيرت مسار الحرب.
Standard academic or historical usage.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the best word to complete the phrase for a high-stakes situation.
The hero realized it was a ___ moment and decided to take the risk.
The word 'crucial' fits the context of a hero taking a risk during a turning point.
Complete the sentence to describe a sports event.
He missed the shot at the most ___ moment of the game.
In sports, missing a shot at a 'crucial moment' means it happened when the game was on the line.
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Formality of 'Crucial Moment'
Used in storytelling with friends.
It was a crucial moment for my hair!
Standard use in news or work.
A crucial moment for the company.
Used in history or literature.
A crucial moment in the nation's history.
When to use 'Crucial Moment'
Sports
Last second goal
Business
Closing a deal
Romance
A first kiss
Emergency
Doctor arriving
Movies
Defusing a bomb
Häufig gestellte Fragen
11 FragenIt refers to a very important point in time where a specific action will determine the final success or failure of something.
They are very similar, but critical often implies a sense of danger or emergency, while crucial focus on the importance of the decision.
Yes, it is very professional. You can use it in meetings like, 'This is a crucial moment for our strategy.'
Absolutely. It can add a bit of drama or humor to a story you are telling a friend.
Usually, no. A moment implies a very short time. For longer periods, use crucial stage or crucial phase.
You can use turning point or pivotal moment as great alternatives.
It is neutral. It works in a history book and also in a locker room after a game.
Try: 'The rain started at a crucial moment during the outdoor wedding.'
No, it can be about a great opportunity! It just means the outcome is very important.
Avoid saying 'very crucial.' Since crucial already means 'extremely important,' adding 'very' is redundant.
It is used equally in both. It is a standard phrase across the English-speaking world.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Turning point
A time when a decisive change in a situation occurs.
Make or break
A situation that will result in either total success or total failure.
The point of no return
The stage where you cannot go back to how things were before.
Moment of truth
A time when a person or thing is put to the test.
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