The overall visual impression or characteristic appearance of a landscape.
example
Die neuen Windräder verändern das traditionelle Landschaftsbild erheblich.
The new wind turbines are significantly changing the traditional landscape appearance.
Usage tips
Compound word
The word consists of 'Landschaft' (landscape), the linking element '-s-', and 'Bild' (picture/image). However, it does not mean a painted picture, but rather the overall visual impression of a landscape.
EXAMPLE
Die Alpen prägen das Landschaftsbild im Süden Deutschlands.
The Alps shape the landscape appearance in southern Germany.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Landschaftsbild' (landscape appearance) describe a change or effect, for example 'das Landschaftsbild prägen' (to shape the landscape appearance), 'verändern' (to change), 'stören' (to disrupt), or 'schützen' (to protect).
EXAMPLE
Die neue Autobahn wird das Landschaftsbild nachhaltig verändern.
The new highway will permanently change the landscape appearance.
Typical context
This word is often used in discussions about construction projects, environmental protection, and spatial planning when talking about visual impacts on nature.
EXAMPLE
Der Architekt musste nachweisen, dass sich das Gebäude harmonisch in das Landschaftsbild einfügt.
The architect had to prove that the building fits harmoniously into the landscape appearance.
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near_synonym · confusable
Landschaftsbild vs Ansicht
view / opinion
'die Ansicht' and 'das Landschaftsbild' can both have to do with seeing a landscape or a place. Here, 'Ansicht' often means a picture, photo, drawing, or a particular view of a place, for example of a building or a city. 'Landschaftsbild' means the overall impression of a landscape, that is, how it looks as a whole. The words can be confused when talking about nature or beautiful places. In practical terms: an 'Ansicht' can be shown or seen on a postcard; a 'Landschaftsbild' is more about describing the character and effect of a landscape.
Landschaftsbild
Nach dem Bau der Straße hat sich das Landschaftsbild stark verändert.
After the road was built, the landscape appearance changed a great deal.
Ansicht
Die Klasse betrachtete eine alte Ansicht der Stadt in der Bibliothek.
The class looked at an old view of the city in the library.