German Conversation · Level 123
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German word
Hinsicht
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhɪnˌzɪçt/
Meaning
- feminine nounregard
Example
In dieser Hinsicht habe ich keine Einwände.
In this regard, I have no objections.
More examples
In rechtlicher Hinsicht ist das Dokument unklar.
In legal terms, the document is unclear.
Core concept
A subject is viewed through one selected angle, with its other possible angles temporarily left aside.
Common phrases
in rechtlicher Hinsicht
in legal terms
in moralischer Hinsicht
in moral terms
in mancher Hinsicht
in some respects
Similar words
Aspekt: A distinct area of an issue or topic under consideration.
Perspektive: A standpoint that affects how something is viewed.
Sicht: A perspective shaped by an individual or group's position.
Gesichtspunkt: A selected viewpoint used to assess or discuss something.
Definition in German
Ein Gesichtspunkt oder eine bestimmte Seite, unter der etwas betrachtet oder bewertet wird.
Word origin
The compound Hinsicht combines hin, meaning toward or in a direction, with Sicht, meaning sight or view, forming the idea of a directed perspective.
Usage tips
- Hinsicht is feminine, so standard forms include die Hinsicht and dieser Hinsicht after in when the phrase means 'in this respect'.
Other meanings
- pointnoun
- aspectnoun
Opposites
- Gleichgültigkeitindifferencenoun
- Missachtungdisregardnoun
Related words
- hinsichtlichregardingpreposition