German word

Sicht

Pronunciation

IPA/zɪçt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounview

Example

Ich habe eine andere Sicht auf das Problem.

I have a different view of the problem.

Illustration for Sicht (view)

More examples

Aus meiner Sicht ist das Thema wichtig.

From my perspective, the topic is important.

Core concept

A scene or issue as it appears from a particular angle, including how clearly it can be seen.

Common phrases

  • aus meiner Sicht

    from my perspective

  • aus Sicht von

    from the perspective of ___

Similar words

Ansicht: A personal view or assessment of something.
Perspektive: A particular angle from which something is seen or considered.
Standpunkt: A position from which an opinion or judgment is formed.
Meinung: A personal opinion or idea based on preference or judgment.

Definition in German

Der Standpunkt oder Blickwinkel, aus dem jemand eine Sache beurteilt oder betrachtet.

Word origin

Sicht comes from the Germanic verb sehen through older forms such as Old High German siht, and its visual meaning extended to a way of considering a matter.

Usage tips

  • Sicht is feminine, and the common pattern is 'Sicht auf' with the accusative, as in 'eine andere Sicht auf das Problem'.

Other meanings

  • perspectivenoun
  • viewpointnoun
  • visibilitynoun

Opposites

  • Gegenansichtopposing viewnoun

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