overlook

• Erhöhter Punkt oder Aussichtspunkt, von dem aus man eine weite Aussicht auf die umgebende Landschaft hat, oft zum Beobachten oder Genießen der Aussicht.

A noun referring to a high place or vantage point that provides a wide view of the surrounding area, often used for observation or scenic appreciation.

1. Scenic viewpointB1formal

   A place that provides a good view of the surrounding area, often from a high point.

   Aussichtspunkt

   • We stopped at a scenic overlook to take photos of the valley.
   • The mountain overlook offers a breathtaking view of the lake.
   • There is a popular overlook along the hiking trail.

   Synonymebelvederelookoutvantage pointviewpointvista

• Deutsches Verb, das bedeutet, etwas nicht zu bemerken oder absichtlich zu ignorieren bzw. ihm keine Beachtung zu schenken.

A verb used to indicate the act of failing to notice something, or to ignore or disregard something intentionally.

1. Fail to noticeB1formal

   To fail to see or notice something, often due to carelessness or distraction.

   übersehen

   • I overlooked the typo in my email before sending it.
   • The inspector overlooked several safety violations.
   • She overlooked the small detail in the contract.

   Synonymedisregardforgetignoreleave outmissneglectomitpass overskip

   Antonymedetectdiscernmarknotenoticeobserveperceivespot

2. Ignore or forgiveB2formal

   To choose not to notice or punish a mistake or fault.

   Ignorieren oder verzeihen

   • The teacher decided to overlook his tardiness this time.
   • We can overlook this minor error if you correct it quickly.
   • He asked his boss to overlook the oversight.

   Synonymecondonedisregardexcuseforgiveignorepardonwink at

   Antonymecensurecondemnpunish

3. Have a view overB1formal

   To have a view of something from above.

   Überblicken

   • The hotel room overlooks the ocean.
   • Our balcony overlooks the city park.
   • The castle overlooks the entire valley.

   Synonymefacelook out onlook out overlook-over