die Perspektive, -n
perspective
Art und Weise, wie man etwas sieht oder betrachtet; Blickwinkel auf eine Situation oder ein Thema.
The German word "Perspektive" is a noun meaning "perspective" or "viewpoint".
- It comes from Latin perspectiva, related to perspectus (seen through).
- It refers to a particular attitude or way of regarding something; a point of view.
- In art, it denotes the technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position.
Similar words:
- Blickwinkel (angle of view, standpoint)
- Sichtweise (viewpoint)
- Standpunkt (standpoint)
Differences:
- Perspektive often implies a broader or more figurative "way of seeing" or future opportunity.
- Blickwinkel and Sichtweise are more about specific viewpoints or angles.
- Standpunkt focuses on a fixed position or opinion on an issue.
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Examples
Ich betrachte die Dinge aus einer anderen Perspektive.noun
I am looking at things from a different perspective.
Aus seiner Perspektive erscheint das Problem lösbar.noun
From his perspective, the problem seems solvable.
Kinder haben oft eine andere Perspektive auf die Welt.noun
Children often have a different perspective on the world.
Die neue Perspektive veränderte unsere Entscheidung.noun
The new perspective changed our decision.
Das Foto zeigt die Brücke aus ungewöhnlicher Perspektive.noun
The photo shows the bridge from an unusual perspective.
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