Expressing Opinions in German

"Expressing Opinions" is a German lesson for B1 level. How to justify your opinion. Below are 11 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.

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German words for "Expressing Opinions"

telc B1 & DTZ (German Permanent Residency & Citizenship)

Independent mastery: mandatory requirement for German citizenship and permanent residency.

🎯 Exam skill: Drafting formal letters, articulating opinions, and topical discussions.

German	Pronunciation	Translation
meiner Meinung nach Meiner Meinung nach ist das richtig.	/MY-ner MY-noong nahkh/	in my opinion In my opinion, that is correct.
ich finde, dass Ich finde, dass er recht hat.	/ikh FIN-deh dahs/	I think that I think that he is right.
die Ansicht Ich teile diese Ansicht nicht.	/dee AHN-zikht/	view/opinion I believe it will rain tomorrow.
der Standpunkt Das ist mein Standpunkt.	/dair SHTAHNT-poonkt/	standpoint I am sure about it.
einerseits...andererseits Einerseits stimme ich zu, andererseits nicht ganz.	/EYE-ner-zyts AHN-der-er-zyts/	on one hand...on the other From my perspective, that's a good idea.
überzeugt sein Ich bin davon überzeugt.	/uu-ber-TSOYGT zyne/	to be convinced That depends on the situation.
die Begründung Er hat keine gute Begründung.	/dee beh-GRUEN-doong/	justification On the one hand it's expensive, on the other hand it's good.
zweifeln Ich zweifle daran.	/TSVY-feln/	to doubt I am convinced that we will succeed.
die Behauptung Diese Behauptung ist falsch.	/dee beh-HOWP-toong/	claim My point of view is different.
der Vorteil Das hat viele Vorteile.	/dair FOR-tyle/	advantage I have doubts about that.
der Nachteil Es gibt auch Nachteile.	/dair NAHKH-tyle/	disadvantage There are also disadvantages.

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Key words for "Expressing Opinions": meiner Meinung nach, ich finde, dass, die Ansicht. All 11 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.

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