Noun
der Durchblick
understanding, grasp, overview
C2
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plural Durchblicke
Meanings
Noun
- understanding, grasp, overview
- view (through something)
Example sentence
Bei diesen Regeln hat kaum jemand noch den Durchblick.
Hardly anyone can make sense of these rules any more.
Word forms
singular
der Durchblick
plural
die Durchblicke
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Durchblick
Accusativeden Durchblick
Dativedem Durchblick
Genitivedes Durchblicks
Plural
Nominativedie Durchblicke
Accusativedie Durchblicke
Dativeden Durchblicken
Genitiveder Durchblicke
Usage
- den Durchblick behalten — Keep an overview or understanding; colloquial.
- durchblicken / den Durchblick haben — Understand what is going on; closely related colloquial expressions.
In dem Durcheinander verlor selbst die erfahrene Leiterin den Durchblick.
Even the experienced manager lost track in the confusion.