Von Angesicht zu Angesicht
Example: Wir sprechen morgen von Angesicht zu Angesicht über das Problem.
Definition
"von Angesicht zu Angesicht" is an adverbial phrase meaning directly and in person, typically referring to a face-to-face interaction or communication without intermediaries or devices. It emphasizes personal presence during the exchange, as in discussing a problem in person.
Etymology
The phrase "von Angesicht zu Angesicht" literally translates from German as 'from face to face.' It originates from the combining of 'Angesicht' meaning 'face' and the prepositional phrase indicating direct interaction. This expression has been used historically to emphasize direct personal encounters, highlighting the importance of seeing someone in person.
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"Von Angesicht zu Angesicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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