die Einsicht
Translation
insight, understanding, realisation, access (to files)
Examples
Er kam zur Einsicht, dass er falsch lag.
He came to the realisation that he was wrong.
Sie hat tiefe Einsicht in die menschliche Natur.
She has deep insight into human nature.
Ich bitte um Einsicht in die Akten.
I request access to the files.
Grammar Patterns
zur Einsicht kommen to come to a realisation He came to the realisation that he had made a mistake.
Einsicht in+4 ((sth.)) access to sth. The lawyer asked for access to the files.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erkenntnis, Verständnis; Antonyms: Unverständnis, Ignoranz
Etymology
Composed of 'ein-' (in, into) + 'Sicht' (sight, view). Literally means 'in-sight', a view into something, which leads to understanding.
Memory Tips
Think of it as gaining 'in-sight' into a matter. When you can 'see into' it, you have 'Einsicht'.