# der Clou

der Clou is a German noun meaning “point”. Forms: des Clous, die Clous.

## Forms

- Genitive: des Clous
- Plural: die Clous

## In other languages

- Русский: гвоздь сезона, гвоздь программы

## Meanings

1. _colloquial_ a special feature, trick, secret
   - Der Clou an dem Gerät ist, dass es lernfähig ist. — What sets this device apart is that it’s able to learn.
2. _colloquial_ point (of a story), (less often) punchline (of a joke)
   - Warte, der Clou kommt ja erst noch! — Wait, I haven’t even got to the point yet!
3. _colloquial_ highlight
   - Die Tanzeinlage war der Clou des Abends! — The dance performance was the highlight of the evening!

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