German word

hinsichtlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɪnzɪçtlɪç/

Meaning

  • prepositionregarding

Example

Er hat hinsichtlich des Vertrags noch nichts gesagt.

He hasn't said anything yet regarding the contract.

Illustration for hinsichtlich (regarding)

More examples

hinsichtlich der Qualität haben die Kunden viele Fragen gestellt.

Regarding the quality, the customers asked many questions.

Core concept

A beam of attention falling on one part of a larger issue.

Common phrases

  • hinsichtlich der Qualität

    regarding the quality

  • hinsichtlich des Zeitrahmens

    regarding the timeframe

Similar words

in Bezug auf: Used when referring to a particular subject or matter.
bezüglich: Used to mark the subject under discussion or the matter being addressed.
betreffend: Used to introduce a statement about a particular matter.
in puncto: Used to specify a particular point or aspect under consideration.

Definition in German

Regiert den Genitiv und bedeutet „in Bezug auf“.

Word origin

Hinsichtlich is formed from German hin ('toward') and Sicht ('view') with -lich, expressing relation to a particular aspect.

Usage tips

  • Hinsichtlich normally takes the genitive, as in hinsichtlich des Vertrags, rather than the accusative or dative.

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