Deutsch epiphany point?

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I know there’s been another thread debating at what stage a so-called ‘epiphany point’ occurs. But I was wondering whether any intermediate/advanced German learners felt this happened for them? And at what stage?

I’m also curious as to whether ‘the epiphany’ seemed to apply more to speaking and/or comprehension rather than reading…

I guess what I’m thinking of as an epiphany point is a distinct shift/Gestalt moment after which the language seems to suddenly click and come together effortlessly. Maybe it’s fluency, I’m not sure. (But from what I can tell, it seems to be more a qualitative vs quantitative change.)

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My guess is that the point comes earlier in German than in English. Perhaps this is because of the strict rules of the German syntax, not despite its strictness. (Edited)

P.S.
I wonder if “the” before “German syntax” is necessary or not, although I know that English is always “the” English language. German is “the” German language. If you are talking about the syntax in a certain context, is it always referred to as “the” German syntax?

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No, it’s not necessary with German syntax, the same as it wouldn’t be necessary with German cars, or German beer.

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