German word

Betrachtung

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈtʁaxtʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounanalysis

Example

Die Betrachtungen der Daten sind wichtig.

The analyses of the data are important.

Illustration for Betrachtung (analysis)

More examples

Eine kritische Betrachtung hilft, Fehler zu erkennen.

A critical analysis helps identify errors.

Core concept

A subject held steadily in view while its details and implications are examined.

Common phrases

  • bei genauerer Betrachtung

    on closer analysis

  • eine kritische Betrachtung

    a critical analysis

  • die Betrachtung von Details

    analysis of details

Similar words

Überlegung: Thoughtful consideration of an issue to decide on a conclusion or course of action.
Analyse: Systematic examination of something to reveal its structure or causes.
Bewertung: Judgment of value or quality based on information and facts.
Beobachtung: Observation or recording of events to establish the facts.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet das bewusste Betrachten eines Themas mit dem Ziel, Schlussfolgerungen oder Einsichten zu gewinnen.

Word origin

Betrachtung is the noun formed from betrachten with the suffix -ung, which commonly creates nouns for actions or their results.

Usage tips

  • Betrachtung is feminine, with the plural form Betrachtungen: die Betrachtung, die Betrachtungen.

Other meanings

  • reviewnoun
  • considerationnoun
  • scrutinynoun

Opposites

  • Oberflächlichkeitsuperficialitynoun
  • Unbedachtheitheedlessnessnoun

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