field of vision / field of view
das Sichtfeld, die Sichtfelder
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field of vision
The area one can see without moving one's head or eyes significantly. In technical language, "Sichtfeld" (field of vision) refers to the entire area that one eye or both eyes can perceive.
Durch den Seitenspiegel geriet ein Fahrrad in mein Sichtfeld.
A bicycle entered my field of vision in the side mirror.
view
The area accessible to observation or attention. This meaning is usually used figuratively.
Die neuen Forschungsergebnisse rückten das Problem wieder in das öffentliche Sichtfeld.
The new research findings brought the problem back into public view.
field of view
The part of an image captured by an optical device such as a camera, microscope, or pair of binoculars.
Die neue Überwachungskamera hat ein deutlich größeres Sichtfeld als das alte Modell.
The new security camera has a significantly larger field of view than the old model.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sichtfelder |
| genitive | des Sichtfeldes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Sichtfeld | die Sichtfelder |
| accusative | das Sichtfeld | die Sichtfelder |
| dative | dem Sichtfeld | den Sichtfeldern |
| genitive | des Sichtfeldes des Sichtfelds | der Sichtfelder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
"Sichtfeld" is made up of "Sicht" (sight) and "Feld" (field). Literally, it means a field or area that belongs to what can be seen.
Der hohe Schrank steht am Rand meines Sichtfelds.
The tall cabinet is at the edge of my field of vision.
The verbs "geraten" (to enter), "kommen" (to come), "rücken" (to move into), and "behalten" (to keep) are often used with "Sichtfeld". They commonly describe something becoming visible or remaining visible.
Plötzlich kam ein Reh in unser Sichtfeld.
Suddenly, a deer came into our field of vision.
