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die Aussicht
view
The view that one has of the surroundings from a certain place.
example
Vom Turm hat man eine fantastische Aussicht über die ganze Stadt.
From the tower, you have a fantastic view over the whole city.
die Aussicht
view / prospect
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Word composition
'Aussicht' (view/prospect) is composed of 'aus' (out) and 'Sicht' (sight/view). It literally means the view outward. This basic idea also transfers to the figurative meaning: a view into the future.
EXAMPLE
Die Sicht vom Gipfel war heute leider nicht gut.
Unfortunately, the visibility from the summit was not good today.
Correct preposition
In both main meanings, 'Aussicht' (view/prospect) is almost always used with the preposition 'auf' (on/to/of) and the accusative. You have a view of a place or a prospect of a future event.
EXAMPLE
Vom Hotelzimmer hat man eine tolle Aussicht auf den Strand.
From the hotel room, you have a great view of the beach.
Context clue: place vs. future
The meaning of 'Aussicht' (view/prospect) can be recognized from context. If it is about a place (mountain, tower, window), it means the view. If it is about the future (job, success, recovery), it means a chance or prospect.
EXAMPLE
Die Aussicht auf eine schnelle Genesung ist gering.
The prospect of a quick recovery is low.
Fixed expression
The expression 'jemandem etwas in Aussicht stellen' (to hold out the prospect of something to someone) is a fixed expression. It means to suggest a future possibility to someone. The person is in the dative and the thing is in the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Meine Chefin hat mir eine neue, interessante Aufgabe in Aussicht gestellt.
My boss held out the prospect of a new, interesting task to me.
Compare with
Aussicht vs Zukunft
future
'die Zukunft' and 'die Aussicht' can both have to do with what may be possible later. 'die Zukunft' refers more to the whole path ahead or the general possibilities for a person or thing. 'die Aussicht' focuses more on a specific chance that something particular will happen. For example, people say 'die Aussicht auf eine Stelle' (the prospect of a job) or 'gute Aussichten' (good prospects). Learners may confuse the words because both point to future developments. As a memory aid: 'Zukunft' is the larger period of time, while 'Aussicht' is a specific chance within it.
Aussicht
Nach dem guten Gespräch hat Maria eine echte Aussicht auf die Stelle.
After the good conversation, Maria has a real prospect of getting the job.
Zukunft
Heute sprechen wir im Team über die Zukunft unseres kleinen Betriebs.
Today we are talking in the team about the future of our small business.
In real life
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