der Blickpunkt
Translation
focal point, point of view, focus, viewpoint
Examples
Die Statue ist der Blickpunkt des Platzes.
The statue is the focal point of the square.
Aus meinem Blickpunkt ist die Situation anders.
From my point of view, the situation is different.
Er stand im Blickpunkt des öffentlichen Interesses.
He was in the focus of public interest.
Grammar Patterns
to be in the focus of ((sth.gen)) im Blickpunkt ((et2)) stehen The scandal was in the focus of the media.
from the point of view of ((sb.gen)) aus dem Blickpunkt ((j-s)) From a child's point of view, everything is much bigger.
Similar Words
Fokus (focus), Zentrum (center), Perspektive (perspective), Standpunkt (standpoint)
Etymology
From 'Blick' (gaze, view) + 'Punkt' (point). Literally a 'gaze-point'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'Punkt' (point) where your 'Blick' (gaze) is directed. That's the focal point.