Example: Es ist wichtig, den Überblick in komplexen Situationen zu gewinnen.
Definition
"Den Überblick gewinnen" means to gain a clear and comprehensive understanding or perspective of a complex situation or topic. It involves organizing information mentally to see the overall picture, which helps in making informed decisions or assessments.
Translations
get the picture
hacerse una idea
een goed beeld krijgen
fer-se una idea
se faire une idée
Etymology
The phrase "den Überblick gewinnen" comes from German, where "Überblick" literally means 'overview' or 'survey.' "Gewinnen" means 'to gain' or 'to win.' Together, it figuratively describes the action of 'winning an overview,' emphasizing the effort to achieve clarity and understanding. Did you know that the term 'Überblick' combines 'über' (over) and 'Blick' (look or glance), highlighting the idea of looking over something comprehensively?
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get the picture