NOUN

dieEinsicht/ˈaɪ̯nzɪçt/insight; understanding; access (to files/documents)

Einsicht is a German noun that means insight, understanding, or access (to files/documents). It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nzɪçt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Einsichten".

Definitions

1.deep understanding of a situation or problem(understanding)

a.realization or comprehension

Nach langer Diskussion zeigte er schließlich Einsicht.—After a long discussion, he finally showed understanding.

2.the right to look at files, documents, etc.(access)

a.permission to inspect records

Sie beantragte Einsicht in die Akten.—She requested access to the files.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Einsichtdie Einsichten
Genitiveder Einsichtder Einsichten
Dativeder Einsichtden Einsichten
Accusativedie Einsichtdie Einsichten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Einsicht" mean in English?
"Einsicht" means insight, understanding, or access (to files/documents). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Einsicht"?
"Einsicht" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nzɪçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Einsicht" der, die, or das?
"Einsicht" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Einsicht"?
The plural of "Einsicht" is "Einsichten".
What part of speech is "Einsicht"?
"Einsicht" is a noun in German.

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