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facet / aspect
An individual aspect or subarea of a complex matter, personality, or problem. This meaning is used figuratively.
Seine Biografie beleuchtet die vielen Facetten seines Charakters.
His biography sheds light on the many facets of his character.
facet
One of the small, cut surfaces of a gemstone that reflect light.
Der Juwelier prüfte jede einzelne Facette des Diamanten.
The jeweler examined every single facet of the diamond.
You can easily recognize the meaning from context. If people are talking about gemstones, jewelry, or light, it means the cut surface. If the topic is personalities, problems, or complex issues, the figurative meaning 'aspect' is meant.
Der Ring funkelt, weil jede Facette das Licht perfekt bricht.
The ring sparkles because each facet refracts the light perfectly.
In the figurative sense, 'Facette' (facet/aspect) is often used in the plural and with the verb 'haben' (to have) or 'zeigen' (to show). Typical combinations are 'viele Facetten haben' (to have many facets), 'neue Facetten entdecken' (to discover new facets), or 'alle Facetten beleuchten' (to shed light on all facets).
Das Leben in einer Großstadt hat viele verschiedene Facetten.
Life in a big city has many different facets.
The figurative meaning of 'Facette' (facet/aspect) belongs to elevated language. It is often used in texts, analyses, or discussions to express complexity.
Die Ausstellung beleuchtet die künstlerischen Facetten der Epoche.
The exhibition sheds light on the artistic facets of the era.
page / side
Seite and Facette can both refer to an aspect of a personality or thing. Seite often highlights a noticeable, evaluative quality or one that contrasts with other qualities. Facette refers more neutrally to one aspect among several.
Geduld ist eine von vielen Facetten in Lenas Persönlichkeit.
Patience is one of many facets of Lena’s personality.
Unter starkem Druck zeigt Lena ihre ungeduldige Seite.
Under intense pressure, Lena shows her impatient side.
