aussichten

Aussichten is a German noun whose meaning depends on context. It is the plural form of Aussicht, and it can refer to a physical view or panorama, as in eine schöne Aussicht vom Balkon, as well as to future prospects or outlooks, as in gute Aussichten für die nächste Zeit. The term can express singular or plural ideas depending on usage, with Aussicht describing a single view or outlook and Aussichten indicating multiple views or multiple prospects.

Etymologically, Aussicht derives from aus- indicating outward or outwards and Sicht meaning view or sight. The word is thus built to convey both a visual vantage and an anticipatory sense of what lies ahead.

In everyday language, Aussichten is widely used to distinguish between present views and future possibilities. For example, man könnte sagen, die Aussicht von der Dachterrasse ist großartig, or die Aussichten für das nächste Quartal sind positiv. Adjectives such as gute, schlechte, or gemischte often accompany the term, especially when talking about forecasts or plans. When referring to weather, compound forms like Wetteraussichten are common and describe the outlook for upcoming conditions.

In specialized contexts, Aussichten appears in meteorology, economics, and politics to summarize expected developments. Phrases such as wirtschaftliche Aussichten or politische Aussichten describe anticipated trends or outcomes. The term also features in headlines and commentary to indicate prospects, horizons, or forward-looking assessments, sometimes paired with Zukunft to form Zukunftsaussichten for long-term outlooks.

See also: Aussicht, Blick, Perspektive, Prognose, Zukunftsaussichten. Translations include "view," "outlook," or "prospects" in English, depending on context.