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with regard to
A fixed expression meaning 'in relation to', 'in view of', or 'when considering ...'. It introduces a consideration from a particular perspective.
Im Hinblick auf die hohen Kosten müssen wir das Projekt noch einmal überdenken.
With regard to the high costs, we need to rethink the project.
The word 'Hinblick' is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'im Hinblick auf' (with regard to). This prepositional phrase always takes the accusative.
Im Hinblick auf das schlechte Wetter sagen wir das Picknick ab.
In view of the bad weather, we are canceling the picnic.
'Hinblick' is made up of 'hin' (movement toward something) and 'Blick' (looking/gaze). The literal meaning is therefore a 'look toward something', which makes the figurative meaning 'in relation to' understandable.
Wir müssen die Entscheidung im Hinblick auf die Zukunft treffen.
We have to make the decision with regard to the future.
When the expression 'Im Hinblick auf ...' (with regard to ...) stands at the beginning of a sentence, the conjugated verb follows directly afterward in position 2. So the sentence structure changes.
Im Hinblick auf seine Erfahrung bekommt er den Job.
In view of his experience, he gets the job.
The expression 'im Hinblick auf' (with regard to) belongs to formal language. You find it mainly in written language, in official documents, news reports, or presentations.
Im Hinblick auf die neuen Vorschriften müssen wir unsere Prozesse anpassen.
With regard to the new regulations, we need to adjust our processes.
respect / regard
Hinsicht refers to the point of view from which something is assessed in expressions such as „in dieser Hinsicht“. Hinblick is used mainly in „im Hinblick auf“ and directly introduces the matter to which the statement relates. The particular fixed expression determines which word to use.
Im Hinblick auf die Kosten muss der Plan noch verbessert werden.
With regard to the costs, the plan still needs to be improved.
In finanzieller Hinsicht muss der Plan noch verbessert werden.
The proposal has clear advantages from a social perspective.
