German word

Ansicht

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌzɪçt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounopinion

Example

Meiner Ansicht nach sollten wir jetzt gehen.

In my opinion, we should go now.

Illustration for Ansicht (opinion)

More examples

Ich bin der Ansicht, dass das eine gute Idee ist.

I am of the opinion that it is a good idea.

Core concept

A person's considered view of an issue, presented as a position rather than a physical scene.

Common phrases

  • Meiner Ansicht nach

    in my opinion

  • Ich bin der Ansicht, dass

    I am of the opinion that

  • Er hat eine andere Ansicht

    He has a different opinion

Similar words

Meinung: A belief or judgment held about a particular matter.
Standpunkt: An opinion based on a particular position or role.
Perspektive: A way of understanding an issue from a specific viewpoint.

Definition in German

Ansicht ist eine persönliche Meinung oder Auffassung zu einem Thema, oft als Stellungnahme geäußert.

Word origin

The noun Ansicht combines an- with Sicht, which comes from the Germanic verb sehen, so its abstract meaning developed from the act of looking toward something.

Usage tips

  • Ansicht is somewhat more formal than Meinung in many contexts, while die Ansicht can also mean a visual view or appearance.

Other meanings

  • viewpointnoun
  • viewnoun

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