der Weitblick
foresight
The ability to anticipate future developments and plan wisely and long-term.
EXAMPLE
Diese Investition beweist unternehmerischen Weitblick.
This investment demonstrates entrepreneurial foresight.
der Weitblick
foresight / panoramic view
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Meanings
der Weitblick
panoramic view
An expansive, broad view over a landscape, usually from an elevated vantage point.
EXAMPLE
Vom Turm aus hat man einen herrlichen Weitblick über die gesamte Region.
From the tower, you have a magnificent panoramic view over the entire region.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Weitblick' is made up of 'weit' (far, broad) and 'der Blick' (view/gaze). It literally describes a view into the distance (a vista) and metaphorically the ability to 'look' into the future (foresight).
EXAMPLE
Vom Berggipfel hatten wir einen fantastischen Weitblick.
From the mountain peak, we had a fantastic panoramic view.
Context clue
When the context is landscapes, mountains, or towers, it refers to the view. When the context is people, decisions, or plans, it refers to the ability to think ahead.
EXAMPLE
Genießen Sie den Weitblick von unserer Terrasse.
Enjoy the panoramic view from our terrace.
Typical collocations
In the abstract meaning, 'Weitblick' (foresight) is often used with verbs like 'haben' (to have), 'beweisen' (to prove/demonstrate), or 'zeigen' (to show). Typical adjectives are 'politisch' (political) or 'unternehmerisch' (entrepreneurial).
EXAMPLE
Mit dieser Entscheidung hat die Regierung Weitblick bewiesen.
With this decision, the government has demonstrated foresight.
Typical collocations
In the concrete meaning, 'Weitblick' (panoramic view) is often combined with verbs like 'haben' (to have) or 'genießen' (to enjoy). Typical adjectives are 'herrlich' (magnificent), 'atemberaubend' (breathtaking), or 'einmalig' (unique).
EXAMPLE
Von hier oben hat man einen herrlichen Weitblick über das Tal.
From up here, you have a magnificent panoramic view over the valley.
Compare with
Weitblick vs Ausblick
view / outlook
When looking toward the future, Ausblick refers to the expected development itself. Weitblick, by contrast, is the ability to recognize future developments early and plan wisely for the long term. Ausblick is therefore appropriate for a forecast, while Weitblick is appropriate for forward-looking action.
Weitblick
Mit Weitblick bereitet die Chefin das Unternehmen auf kommende Probleme vor.
With foresight, the manager is preparing the company for problems ahead.
Ausblick
Der Ausblick für das Unternehmen ist trotz der aktuellen Probleme positiv.
The company's outlook is positive despite its current problems.
In real life
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