English–German
“understanding” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌzɪçt/
Example
Seine Einsichten halfen dem Team, das Problem zu lösen.
His understanding helped the team solve the problem.
How to say “understanding” in German
“Understanding” in German is Einsicht.
A clear view gained by looking into a matter, whether its logic or its documents.
Example sentences with Einsicht
Nach dem Gespräch zeigte sie Einsicht und entschuldigte sich.
After the conversation, she showed understanding and apologized.
Tips for using Einsicht
- Einsicht is feminine, and Einsicht in plus the accusative commonly means access to or inspection of records, while Einsicht zeigen means showing understanding or admitting a mistake.
Other German words for “understanding”
Ich habe Verständnis für seine Situation.
I understand his situation.