die Betrachtung
Translation
consideration, observation, view, contemplation
Examples
Nach langer Betrachtung fand er die Lösung.
After long consideration, he found the solution.
Die Betrachtung des Sternenhimmels beruhigt ihn.
The observation of the starry sky calms him.
Bei näherer Betrachtung ist es komplizierter.
On closer inspection, it is more complicated.
Grammar Patterns
the consideration/observation of ((sth.gen)) the observation of sth. The observation of the case is ongoing.
on closer inspection on closer inspection On closer inspection, it was a fake.
Similar Words
Überlegung (deliberation), Beobachtung (observation), Ansicht (view), Analyse (analysis)
Etymology
From the verb 'betrachten' (to consider) + the suffix '-ung', which forms feminine nouns, often denoting the action or result of the verb.
Memory Tips
Remember this as the action ('-ung') of 'betrachten' (to consider/observe).