respect / regard
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Indicates a particular aspect, point of view, or perspective from which something is considered. The word is used almost exclusively in fixed expressions such as 'in dieser Hinsicht' (in this respect), 'in jeder Hinsicht' (in every respect), or 'in gewisser Hinsicht' (in a certain respect).
In finanzieller Hinsicht ist das Projekt ein großes Risiko.
In financial terms, the project is a major risk.
The word is made up of 'hin' (in a direction) and 'Sicht' (viewpoint). So it literally describes a particular direction of view or perspective on a topic.
In politischer Hinsicht sind die beiden Parteien sehr verschieden.
In political terms, the two parties are very different.
'Hinsicht' is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'in ... Hinsicht' (in ... respect). Between 'in' and 'Hinsicht', there is almost always an adjective that describes the aspect more precisely.
In technischer Hinsicht ist das neue Smartphone beeindruckend.
In technical terms, the new smartphone is impressive.
Common combinations are 'in jeder Hinsicht' (in every respect), 'in dieser Hinsicht' (in this respect), and 'in gewisser Hinsicht' (in a certain respect). Adjectives that name a topic are also common, such as 'in beruflicher Hinsicht' (professionally/in terms of one's career) or 'in persönlicher Hinsicht' (personally/in personal terms).
Das Projekt war in jeder Hinsicht ein voller Erfolg.
The project was a complete success in every respect.
relationship / connection
In dieser Hinsicht and in dieser Beziehung can both express “in this respect.” In today’s standard German, Hinsicht is the clear and usual choice for this meaning. In this usage, Beziehung depends more heavily on the context and often sounds elevated or old-fashioned.
In dieser Hinsicht ist der neue Plan besser als der alte.
In this respect, the new plan is better than the old one.
In dieser Beziehung ist der neue Plan besser als der alte.
In this respect, the new plan is better than the old one.
