noun · B1
der Standpunkt
[ˈʃtantˌpʊŋkt]
point of view, standpoint, position
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Other Examples
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Ich verstehe deinen Standpunkt, aber ich sehe das anders.
I understand your point of view, but I see it differently.
The tinted words form a set phrase: Ich sehe das anders.
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Lotte bleibt bei ihrem Standpunkt, obwohl alle widersprechen.
Lotte sticks to her position although everyone disagrees.
Grammar
- Plural
- die Standpunkte In the plural the article is always "die".
Declension
The noun in the four cases, with the definite article.
| Case | Singular | Plural | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative wer? was? | der Standpunkt | die Standpunkte | |
| Accusative wen? was? | den Standpunkt | die Standpunkte |
Ich verstehe deinen Standpunkt, aber ich sehe das anders.
I understand your point of view, but I see it differently.
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| Dative wem? | dem Standpunkt | den Standpunkten |
Lotte bleibt bei ihrem Standpunkt, obwohl alle widersprechen.
Lotte sticks to her position although everyone disagrees.
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| Genitive wessen? | des Standpunkts | der Standpunkte |
How the Word Is Built
Stand root punkt root
A compound: der Stand + der Punkt
The last word gives the article. More rules
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