matter of opinion
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matter of opinion
A matter that is judged subjectively and about which there is no universally valid truth, only personal opinions.
Ob moderne Kunst schön ist oder nicht, ist reine Ansichtssache.
Whether modern art is beautiful or not is purely a matter of opinion.
The word is a compound of 'die Ansicht' (opinion, perspective) and 'die Sache' (matter). So it literally means an 'opinion matter'.
Die Frage nach dem besten Urlaubsort ist für uns eine Ansichtssache.
The question of the best vacation spot is a matter of opinion for us.
'Ansichtssache' (matter of opinion) is almost always used with the verb 'sein' (to be) to express a subjective judgment. The typical sentence structure is: 'Etwas ist Ansichtssache' (Something is a matter of opinion).
Ob ein Film gut ist, ist oft einfach Ansichtssache.
Whether a film is good is often simply a matter of opinion.
Very often, the word 'reine' (pure) is added to emphasize that it is exclusively about a personal opinion. The phrase is then 'reine Ansichtssache' (purely a matter of opinion).
Ob dieses Kleidungsstück modisch ist, ist reine Ansichtssache.
Whether this item of clothing is fashionable is purely a matter of opinion.
fact
'die Tatsache' and 'die Ansichtssache' differ in terms of objective versus subjective. A 'Tatsache' is a fact, meaning something that can be checked or supported with evidence. An 'Ansichtssache' depends on personal opinion. Different people can judge it differently without one side necessarily being clearly wrong. Learners may confuse the words because discussions often mix facts and opinions. If something can be proven, 'Tatsache' fits. If it is about judgment, opinion, or perspective, you are more likely to say 'Ansichtssache'.
Ob eine lange Reise anstrengend oder spannend ist, ist Ansichtssache.
Whether a long trip is exhausting or exciting is a matter of opinion.
Beim Frühstück habt ihr die Tatsache erwähnt, dass der Zug früher fährt.
At breakfast, you mentioned the fact that the train leaves earlier.