Weitblick

foresight, far-sightedness, vision

noun VEYT-blik Rare

Usage Note

Weitblick ('broad view') is used figuratively to praise someone who thinks beyond the immediate situation and anticipates future consequences. Weitblick beweisen (to demonstrate foresight) is a common collocation in leadership and policy discourse.

Examples

"Der Architekt bewies Weitblick, indem er nachhaltige Materialien einsetzte."

Natural Translation

The architect demonstrated foresight by using sustainable materials.

Literal Translation

The architect proved far-sightedness by using sustainable materials.

Related Words

Explore German by topic

GermanNow

German Modal Verbs: Können, Müssen, Wollen and More

German modal verbs put the modal in position 2 and the real verb at the end. Master können, müssen, wollen and the rest with charts and clear examples.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

GermanNow

German False Friends: 25 Words That Trick You

German false friends like Gift (poison) and bekommen (to receive) trick English speakers daily. Here are 25 words that mean the opposite of what you'd guess.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

GermanNow

German Two-Way Prepositions: Accusative or Dative?

Use accusative for movement into a place (wohin?) and dative for a fixed location (wo?). Master all nine German two-way prepositions with one simple test.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

GermanNow

German Colors: Names, Shades, and Idioms

German colors are adjectives that take endings — say das rote Auto, not das rot Auto. Get the names, shades, the das-Rot rule, and 14 color idioms.

June 5, 2026 5 min read