Den Blick auf etwas richten
Example: Er richtete den Blick auf die Zukunft seiner Karriere.
Definition
"Den Blick auf etwas richten" means to focus one's attention or gaze on something, often implying a deliberate or purposeful act of looking toward a particular object, goal, or future event, as in directing one's perspective or consideration to that specific thing.
Translations
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focus on -
centrarse en -
de aandacht richten op -
centrar-se en -
porter son attention sur
Etymology
The phrase "den Blick auf etwas richten" comes from the German verb "richten," meaning to direct or aim, combined with "Blick," meaning gaze or look. It literally translates to 'to direct the gaze onto something.' Did you know that "richten" also shares roots with the English word 'right,' originally meaning to set straight or correct?
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