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starting point
A starting point or first basis for a thought, investigation, or action. It is the point where one can begin to solve a problem or work on a task.
Der Fingerabdruck am Tatort war der erste Ansatzpunkt für die Ermittlungen der Polizei.
The fingerprint at the crime scene was the first starting point for the police investigation.
point of application
In a technical or physical context, the place where a force is applied or where a component is attached.
Für die Montage des Regals müssen Sie den richtigen Ansatzpunkt für die Schrauben finden.
To assemble the shelf, you need to find the right point of application for the screws.
The word consists of 'Ansatz' (approach/starting point) and 'Punkt' (point). 'Ansatz' comes from the verb 'ansetzen' (to begin, to apply). So an 'Ansatzpunkt' is literally the point where you begin with something or apply something.
Wir brauchen einen neuen Ansatz, um dieses Problem zu lösen.
We need a new approach to solve this problem.
The meaning depends on the context. In a figurative sense, it is a starting point for an idea or solution, for example to a problem. In a technical sense, it is a physical point where a force acts or something is attached.
Seine Theorie bietet einen interessanten Ansatzpunkt für die weitere Forschung.
His theory offers an interesting starting point for further research.
In the figurative sense, 'Ansatzpunkt' (starting point) is often combined with verbs such as 'bieten' (to offer), 'finden' (to find), 'suchen' (to look for), or 'geben' (to give). It is also often used in the plural when there are several possibilities.
Die Aussage des Zeugen gab der Polizei neue Ansatzpunkte.
The witness's statement gave the police new starting points.
The word is very often used with the preposition 'für' (for) and the accusative to describe what something is a starting point for.
Das ist ein guter Ansatzpunkt für eine Diskussion.
That is a good starting point for a discussion.
approach / beginning
Ansatz refers to a method or strategy for solving a problem. Ansatzpunkt is the specific aspect at which work can begin. So Ansatz refers to the chosen approach, while Ansatzpunkt refers to the first place where one can practically start.
Ein konkreter Ansatzpunkt zur Lösung des Verkehrsproblems sind die langen Wartezeiten an den Haltestellen.
A specific starting point for solving the traffic problem is the long waiting times at the stops.
Unser Ansatz zur Lösung des Verkehrsproblems ist ein besserer Busverkehr.
Our approach to solving the traffic problem is to improve bus services.
