Nomen

der Standpunkt

standpoint, point of view, perspective, stance

Er hat einen klaren Standpunkt.

He has a clear standpoint.

Von meinem Standpunkt aus ist das falsch.

From my point of view, that is wrong.

Wir müssen unseren Standpunkt verteidigen.

We have to defend our standpoint.

to have/represent a standpoint ((et4)) Er vertritt einen festen Standpunkt.

to take the view that ((dass...)) Ich stehe auf dem Standpunkt, dass wir mehr tun müssen.

from ((sb's)) point of view ((j-s)) Von meinem Standpunkt aus sehe ich das anders.

Synonyms: Meinung (opinion), Ansicht (view), Perspektive (perspective); Antonyms: -

Composed of 'Stand' (stand, position) and 'Punkt' (point). It literally means a 'standing point', which metaphorically represents one's perspective.

Imagine you are standing on a specific 'Punkt' (point) on the ground. The view from where you 'Stand' is your unique 'standpoint'.

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