nach meiner auffassung
in my understanding; according to my interpretation
adverb nakh MAI-ner OWF-fa-sung Rare
Also means
from my perspective
Usage Note
Nach meiner Auffassung signals how the speaker interprets or understands a matter, often implying that others may differ: Nach meiner Auffassung war das eine Pflichtverletzung. It is more formal than meiner Meinung nach and emphasises understanding/interpretation over mere preference. Common in legal and academic contexts.
Examples
"Nach meiner Auffassung ist die Klausel eindeutig formuliert."
Natural Translation
According to my interpretation, the clause is clearly worded.
Literal Translation
According to my understanding is the clause clearly formulated.
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