German word

Aspekt

Pronunciation

IPA/asˈpɛkt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounaspect

Example

Die technischen Aspekte sind wichtig.

The technical aspects are important.

Illustration for Aspekt (aspect)

More examples

Bei der Diskussion wurden verschiedene Aspekte genannt.

Various aspects were mentioned during the discussion.

Core concept

A subject viewed through one chosen face or angle, revealing its look, viewpoint, or stage.

Common phrases

  • ein Aspekt

    an aspect

  • ein wichtiger Aspekt

    an important aspect

  • verschiedene Aspekte

    various aspects

Similar words

Perspektive: A way of viewing or thinking about an issue.
Blickwinkel: A particular angle from which something is viewed.
Gesichtspunkt: A point considered when discussing a matter.
Facette: A distinct feature or side of a complex whole.

Definition in German

Eine bestimmte Seite oder Blickrichtung eines Sachverhalts.

Word origin

German Aspekt was borrowed from Latin aspectus, "a looking at," from aspicere, "to look at," and is related to English aspect.

Usage tips

  • The plural is Aspekte, and the masculine article is der, as in der technische Aspekt.

Other meanings

  • viewpointnoun

Opposites

  • Gesamtheittotalitynoun

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