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in gewisser Hinsicht

in a certain sense, in some respects

adverb in ge-VIS-er HIN-zikht Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

to some extent

Usage Note

In gewisser Hinsicht hedges a statement by limiting its scope, suggesting it is true in some but not all respects. It is a common and useful phrase in written and academic German.

Examples

"In gewisser Hinsicht haben beide Seiten recht."

Natural Translation

In a certain sense, both sides are right.

Literal Translation

In certain perspective have both sides right.

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