der Aspekt
aspect
A particular point of view, side, or feature of a thing, person, or problem.
EXAMPLE
Wir sollten auch den finanziellen Aspekt des Projekts berücksichtigen.
We should also take the financial aspect of the project into account.
der Aspekt
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Meanings
der Aspekt
aspect
In grammar, a category of the verb that describes how an action unfolds in time (e.g., whether it is completed, ongoing, or beginning).
EXAMPLE
Im Russischen ist der Aspekt des Verbs entscheidend für die korrekte Zeitform.
In Russian, the aspect of the verb is crucial for the correct tense form.
der Aspekt
aspect
In astrology, the angular relationship between planets or other important points in a horoscope.
EXAMPLE
Der Astrologe deutete den schwierigen Aspekt zwischen Mars und Saturn als eine Phase der Anspannung.
The astrologer interpreted the difficult aspect between Mars and Saturn as a phase of tension.
Usage tips
Context clue
The main meaning 'Gesichtspunkt' (point of view / aspect) is very common. The meanings in grammar or astrology are technical language. You can recognize them by the fact that the text is about verbs and how actions unfold, or about planets and horoscopes.
EXAMPLE
Der perfektive Aspekt eines Verbs beschreibt eine abgeschlossene Handlung.
The perfective aspect of a verb describes a completed action.
Register
'Aspekt' (aspect) is used mainly in more formal, written, or academic contexts. It helps to look at a topic in a structured way by dividing it into different parts or points of view.
EXAMPLE
In seiner Präsentation beleuchtete er die ökologischen Aspekte des Bauvorhabens.
In his presentation, he highlighted the ecological aspects of the construction project.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'ein wichtiger Aspekt' (an important aspect), 'ein weiterer Aspekt' (another aspect), or a specific aspect such as 'der finanzielle/rechtliche/soziale Aspekt' (the financial/legal/social aspect). Typical verbs are 'einen Aspekt berücksichtigen' (to take an aspect into account), 'betrachten' (to consider), or 'vernachlässigen' (to neglect).
EXAMPLE
Bei der Entscheidung müssen wir alle wichtigen Aspekte berücksichtigen.
When making the decision, we have to take all important aspects into account.
Sentence structure with 'unter'
A very typical construction is 'etwas unter einem bestimmten Aspekt betrachten' (to consider something from a particular aspect). The preposition 'unter' introduces the point of view from which something is evaluated.
EXAMPLE
Man kann das Problem unter verschiedenen Aspekten betrachten.
You can consider the problem from different aspects.
Compare with
Aspekt vs Seite
page / side
Both Seite and Aspekt can refer to a particular part of a thing or problem. Seite often sounds more vivid and can highlight a positive or problematic facet, while Aspekt refers more objectively to a point of view. Aspekt is suitable for an objective analysis, while Seite is suitable for an emphasized facet.
Aspekt
Ein wichtiger Aspekt des Umzugs sind die zusätzlichen Fahrtkosten.
An important aspect of the move is the additional travel costs.
Seite
Die finanzielle Seite des Umzugs bereitete uns besonders große Sorgen.
The financial side of the move caused us particular concern.
In real life
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