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shoulder check
The German word "Schulterblick" is a noun that translates to "shoulder glance" or "look over the shoulder."
It is a compound word made up of:
- "Schulter": meaning "shoulder"
- "Blick": meaning "glance" or "look"
"Schulterblick" typically refers to the act of glancing over one's shoulder, often used in contexts such as driving to check for vehicles in the blind spot or being cautious about one's surroundings.
Similar concepts might include "Rückspiegel" (rearview mirror), which is used to check behind without turning your head, and "umsehen" (to look around).
The difference lies in the specific action: "Schulterblick" emphasizes the act of looking behind physically, while "Rückspiegel" can involve the use of a mirror, and "umsehen" is more general without focusing on any specific direction.
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Examples
Ein Schulterblick im Verkehr ist wichtig.noun
A shoulder check in traffic is important.
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