German Conversation · Level 9
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German word
global
Pronunciation
IPA/gloˈbaːl/
Meaning
- adjectiveoverall
Example
Wir brauchen eine globale Sichtweise.
We need an overall perspective.
More examples
Aus globaler Sicht sind kleine Unterschiede unwichtig.
From a global perspective, small differences are unimportant.
Core concept
A wide view that takes the whole system into account instead of isolating one part.
Common phrases
aus globaler Sicht
from a global perspective
eine globale Bewertung
a global assessment
ein globaler Überblick
a global overview
Similar words
allgemein: Applying broadly rather than being limited to a specific case.
gesamt: Including all parts together as one complete whole.
umfassend: Covering a wide range of elements and details.
Definition in German
Auf das Gesamtbild bezogen und nicht auf einzelne Teile beschränkt
Word origin
German global comes through French and Latin globalis from Latin globus, meaning 'sphere' or 'ball'.
Usage tips
- German global can mean both worldwide and comprehensive, while generell usually means general or universal rather than worldwide.
Other meanings
- worldwideadjective
- generaladjective
- generallyadverb
Opposites
- lokallocaladjective
- spezifischspecificadjective
Related words
- Globalitätglobalitynoun
- globalisierenglobalizeverb