🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Aussicht

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈaʊ̯sɪçt

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Vista/ˈvɪstə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Aussicht vom Gipfel war atemberaubend."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.

    "The vista from the mountaintop was breathtaking, revealing valleys and rivers below."
  2. 2

    A mental view or prospect, often used metaphorically.

    "As she considered her future, a vista of possibilities opened up before her."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'vista' originates from the Italian word 'vista', meaning 'sight' or 'view', which is derived from the Latin 'videre', meaning 'to see'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century, reflecting a shift towards appreciating scenic views and landscapes.

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