B2AbstractNoun
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Standpunkt

viewpoint/position

Plural: die Standpunkte/ˈʃtantpʊŋkt/

A masculine noun (der Standpunkt) meaning 'viewpoint' or 'position', used when expressing opinions formally.

ArticlePluralPronunciation
der Standpunktdie Standpunkte/ˈʃtantpʊŋkt/

Example Sentences

Meinem Standpunkt nach ist das falsch.

From my point of view that is wrong.

Er vertritt einen klaren Standpunkt.

He holds a clear position.

Von welchem Standpunkt aus betrachten Sie das?

From which viewpoint do you consider this?

Compound Words

Standpunktwechsel (der) — change of viewpoint

Common Mistakes

Wrong preposition: 'aus meinem Standpunkt'

Correct: 'von meinem Standpunkt aus' or 'meinem Standpunkt nach'

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