die Perspektive
perspective
A particular point of view or standpoint from which one considers a situation or topic.
EXAMPLE
Versuch doch mal, die Situation aus meiner Perspektive zu sehen.
Try to see the situation from my perspective.
die Perspektive
perspective / prospects
die Perspektive, die Perspektiven
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Meanings
die Perspektive
prospects
The future prospects, opportunities, or chances for development of a person or thing.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Studium hatte sie gute berufliche Perspektiven.
After graduation, she had good career prospects.
die Perspektive
perspective
In art and drawing, the technique of representing three-dimensional objects and spaces on a two-dimensional surface in order to create an impression of depth.
EXAMPLE
Der Künstler beherrschte die Regeln der Perspektive meisterhaft.
The artist had masterful command of the rules of perspective.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Perspektive, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Perspektiven |
| genitive | der Perspektive |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Perspektive | die Perspektiven |
| accusative | die Perspektive | die Perspektiven |
| dative | der Perspektive | den Perspektiven |
| genitive | der Perspektive | der Perspektiven |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning of 'Perspektive' from the context. If it is about an opinion or standpoint, it means perspective. If it is about career or the future, it means prospects. In the context of art and drawing, it refers to spatial representation.
EXAMPLE
Aus der finanziellen Perspektive ist das Projekt riskant.
From a financial perspective, the project is risky.
Die Firma bietet jungen Mitarbeitern hervorragende Perspektiven.
The company offers young employees excellent prospects.
Im Kunstunterricht lernen wir die Grundlagen der Perspektive.
In art class, we are learning the basics of perspective.
Correct preposition
When 'Perspektive' means a point of view, it is very often used with the preposition 'aus' (from). You consider something 'aus' a particular perspective.
EXAMPLE
Betrachten wir das Problem aus einer anderen Perspektive.
Let's look at the problem from a different perspective.
Typical collocations
In the sense of 'future prospects', 'Perspektive' is often used in the plural and in connection with adjectives or verbs. Typical phrases are 'gute/schlechte Perspektiven haben' (to have good/bad prospects), 'neue Perspektiven eröffnen' (to open up new prospects), or 'berufliche Perspektiven' (career prospects).
EXAMPLE
Ein Auslandsjahr kann neue Perspektiven eröffnen.
A year abroad can open up new prospects.
Ohne Ausbildung hat man in diesem Bereich kaum Perspektiven.
Without training, you have hardly any prospects in this field.
Compare with
ZukunftMöglichkeitChanceAnsichtAussichtAspektAusblickStandpunktSichtweiseBlickwinkelGesichtspunktBetrachtungsweise
Perspektive vs Zukunft
future
Zukunft and Perspektive can both refer to someone’s future professional development. Zukunft refers more to the overall course of what is to come. Perspektive emphasizes the specific possibilities and opportunities available to a person or thing.
Perspektive
Die Zusatzqualifikation eröffnet Lea nach der Ausbildung eine gute berufliche Perspektive.
The additional qualification gives Lea good career prospects after completing her training.
Zukunft
Lea denkt nach der Ausbildung über ihre berufliche Zukunft nach.
After completing her training, Lea is thinking about her professional future.
In real life
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