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Ansehen
/ˈanˌzeːən/
reputation
Sein Ansehen in der Firma ist sehr hoch.
His reputation at the company is very high.
neutral
The general opinion or judgment of someone or something based on their character, abilities, or achievements.
Das Unternehmen genießt weltweit ein gutes Ansehen.
The company enjoys a good reputation worldwide.
Sein Ansehen als Wissenschaftler ist unbestritten.
His reputation as a scientist is undisputed.
Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe social or professional standing.
neutral
The act of looking at or observing something; view.
Das Ansehen der Landschaft war atemberaubend.
The view of the landscape was breathtaking.
Less common in modern usage; more typical in literary or descriptive contexts.
Collocations
an Ansehen gewinnento gain reputationan Ansehen verlierento lose reputationhohes Ansehen genießento enjoy high reputation
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Collocation Focus
Pair 'Ansehen' with verbs like 'gewinnen' (gain), 'verlieren' (lose), or 'genießen' (enjoy) to express changes in reputation. Example: 'Die Firma hat an Ansehen verloren.'
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Ansehen' in formal contexts (e.g., business reports, academic writing). For casual speech, 'Ruf' (reputation) or 'Image' (image) are more common.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'ansēhen', from Old High German 'anasēhan' (to look at, observe), composed of 'an' (at, to) and 'sēhan' (to see). The sense of 'reputation' developed from the idea of being 'seen' or recognized in a positive light.
Usage Notes
Ansehen is a strong noun often used in formal contexts (e.g., business, academia, politics). It implies a collective judgment rather than personal opinion. The plural 'Ansehens' is rare and typically used in abstract or legal contexts (e.g., 'aus Gründen des öffentlichen Ansehens').
Word Breakdown
an
at/to
prefixsehen
to see
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