die Besichtigung
viewing / tour
The careful looking at and inspecting of something, especially real estate, sights, or exhibitions.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben morgen eine Besichtigung für die neue Wohnung.
We have a viewing for the new apartment tomorrow.
die Besichtigung
viewing / tour
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Word structure
'Besichtigung' is a noun derived from the verb 'besichtigen' (to view/visit). The ending '-ung' is a typical way to form feminine nouns from verbs that describe an action or its result.
EXAMPLE
Die Besichtigung des Schlosses dauert etwa eine Stunde.
The tour of the castle takes about an hour.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used in connection with 'Besichtigung' are 'eine Besichtigung vereinbaren' (to arrange a viewing), 'eine Besichtigung machen' (to do/go on a viewing), or 'eine Besichtigung durchführen' (to conduct a viewing/tour).
EXAMPLE
Haben Sie schon einen Termin für die Wohnungsbesichtigung vereinbart?
Have you already arranged an appointment for the apartment viewing?
Important compound
A very common and useful compound word is 'der Besichtigungstermin' (viewing appointment). It refers to the fixed time when you go to look at something, especially an apartment or house.
EXAMPLE
Unser Besichtigungstermin ist am Freitag um 15 Uhr.
Our viewing appointment is on Friday at 3 p.m.
Compare with
Besichtigung vs Betrachtung
observation / consideration
Betrachtung and Besichtigung can both refer to looking at something closely. With Betrachtung, the focus is on the attentive act of looking itself. A Besichtigung is typically a specific visit to a place, for example to view and inspect an apartment, a sight, or an exhibition.
Besichtigung
Bei der Besichtigung des Hauses prüfte sie auch die Fassade auf Risse.
While viewing the house, she also checked the facade for cracks.
Betrachtung
Bei genauer Betrachtung der Fassade entdeckte sie feine Risse im Putz.
On closer examination of the facade, she discovered fine cracks in the plaster.
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