Also means
long-sighted (vision)
Usage Note
weitsichtig in the figurative sense describes someone who plans ahead and anticipates future consequences — a valued quality in leadership. In a literal ophthalmological sense it means long-sighted (Weitsichtigkeit), so context always clarifies the intended meaning.
Examples
"Ihre weitsichtige Entscheidung zahlte sich erst Jahre später aus."
Natural Translation
Her far-sighted decision only paid off years later.
Literal Translation
Her far-sighted decision paid off only years later.
Related Words
- Abgebrühtheit hardened cynicism, unshockable matter-of-factness
- Achtsamkeit mindfulness, attentiveness, careful awareness
- Ansicht opinion
- Arglosigkeit naivety, guilelessness, unsuspecting nature
- Argwohn suspicion
- Aufbruchsstimmung mood of new beginnings, pioneering spirit
- Aufsässigkeit rebelliousness, insubordination
- Bedächtigkeit deliberateness, careful thoughtfulness
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