das Panorama
panorama
A wide, uninterrupted view over a landscape or scene, often from an elevated viewpoint.
EXAMPLE
Vom Gipfel des Berges hatten wir ein atemberaubendes Panorama.
From the summit of the mountain, we had a breathtaking panorama.
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Meanings
das Panorama
panorama
A picture, photograph, or painting that shows a very wide view.
EXAMPLE
Mit meinem neuen Handy kann ich beeindruckende Panoramen aufnehmen.
With my new phone, I can take impressive panoramas.
das Panorama
overview
A comprehensive and wide-ranging overview of a complex topic or subject matter.
EXAMPLE
Der Dokumentarfilm bietet ein faszinierendes Panorama der europäischen Geschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts.
The documentary offers a fascinating overview of European history in the 20th century.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word comes from Greek: 'pan' means 'all' and 'horama' means 'view' or 'sight.' A panorama is therefore literally an 'all-view,' which perfectly describes the idea of a wide, comprehensive view.
EXAMPLE
Von der Dachterrasse hat man ein wunderbares Panorama über die ganze Stadt.
From the rooftop terrace, you have a wonderful panorama over the whole city.
Typical collocations
When referring to a landscape, 'Panorama' (panorama) is often combined with verbs like 'genießen' (to enjoy) and 'bieten' (to offer), or with adjectives like 'atemberaubend' (breathtaking), 'grandios' (magnificent), and 'einzigartig' (unique).
EXAMPLE
Das Restaurant auf dem Berg bietet ein grandioses Panorama.
The restaurant on the mountain offers a magnificent panorama.
Figurative meaning
In a figurative sense, 'Panorama' (overview/panorama) describes a comprehensive presentation of a topic. It is often used with the preposition 'von' (of) or a genitive construction to name the topic.
EXAMPLE
Das Buch zeichnet ein umfassendes Panorama der Gesellschaft im 19. Jahrhundert.
The book paints a comprehensive overview of society in the 19th century.
Context clues
The meaning is easy to recognize from context: If it is about places like mountains or viewpoints, it refers to the landscape. With cameras or phones, it refers to the photo. With books, films, or topics, it refers to the content-based overview.
EXAMPLE
Meine neue Kamera hat eine Funktion für Panorama-Aufnahmen.
My new camera has a function for panorama shots.
Compare with
Panorama vs Übersicht
overview
Both words can refer to a broad presentation of a complex topic. An Übersicht is factually organized and helps with orientation, whereas a Panorama places greater emphasis on the topic’s variety and broad scope. Übersicht is suitable for clear organization, while Panorama is suitable for a comprehensive presentation.
Panorama
Das Panorama des Klimaschutzes zeigt seine vielen verschiedenen Bereiche.
The panorama of climate action shows its many different areas.
Übersicht
Die Übersicht ordnet die wichtigsten Bereiche des Klimaschutzes.
The overview organizes the most important areas of climate action.
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