German word

Anblick

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanblɪk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsight

Example

Der Anblick des Sonnenaufgangs war wunderschön.

The sight of the sunrise was beautiful.

Illustration for Anblick (sight)

More examples

Beim Aufschließen der Tür bot sich ihr ein überraschender Anblick.

When she unlocked the door, a surprising sight appeared before her.

Core concept

A scene or visible figure as it reaches the eye in a single glance.

Common phrases

  • einen überraschenden Anblick bieten

    offer a surprising sight

  • einen unerwarteten Anblick erleben

    experience an unexpected sight

  • vor Anblick erstarren

    freeze at the sight

Similar words

Blick: A momentary view of something as it catches the eye.
Aussicht: A view or landscape visible from a particular place.
Eindruck: A lasting impression made by something seen.
Aussehen: The visible appearance of a person or thing.

Definition in German

Das, was ein Betrachter mit einem Blick wahrnimmt.

Word origin

Anblick combines an, marking proximity or direction, with Blick, meaning look or gaze, and denotes what is presented to the eye.

Usage tips

  • Anblick is masculine, with the forms der Anblick, des Anblicks, and dem Anblick in the singular.

Other meanings

  • viewnoun

Opposites

  • Unsichtbarkeitinvisibilitynoun

Related words

  • anblickenlook atverb

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