Perspektive/pɛʁspɛkˈtiːvə/perspective; viewpoint; opportunity
Perspektive is a German noun that means perspective, viewpoint, or opportunity. It is pronounced /pɛʁspɛkˈtiːvə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Perspektiven".
Definitions
1.a way of looking at or considering something(viewpoint, outlook)
a.personal or subjective way of seeing a situation
Jeder hat eine andere Perspektive auf das Problem.—Everyone has a different perspective on the problem.
2.representation of spatial depth and position in a picture(visual arts, geometry)
a.technical term for rendering space in art
Die Perspektive im Gemälde ist besonders beeindruckend.—The perspective in the painting is especially impressive.
3.(often plural) future outlook or opportunity for development/deployment(opportunity)
a.chance for future personal or professional development
Die neuen Mitarbeiter sehen gute Perspektiven im Unternehmen.—The new employees see good opportunities in the company.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Perspektive | die Perspektiven |
| Genitive | der Perspektive | der Perspektiven |
| Dative | der Perspektive | den Perspektiven |
| Accusative | die Perspektive | die Perspektiven |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Perspektive" mean in English?
- "Perspektive" means perspective, viewpoint, or opportunity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Perspektive"?
- "Perspektive" is pronounced /pɛʁspɛkˈtiːvə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Perspektive" der, die, or das?
- "Perspektive" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Perspektive"?
- The plural of "Perspektive" is "Perspektiven".
- What part of speech is "Perspektive"?
- "Perspektive" is a noun in German.
