Breakdown of Im Hinblick auf das Wetter bleiben wir zu Hause.
wir
we
das Wetter
the weather
bleiben
to stay
zu Hause
at home
im Hinblick auf
with a view to, regarding
Questions & Answers about Im Hinblick auf das Wetter bleiben wir zu Hause.
How does the phrase im Hinblick auf work and what case does it take?
Im Hinblick auf is a fixed phrase meaning "in view of" or "with regard to". The preposition auf in this expression always takes the accusative case, which is why we see the neuter accusative das Wetter here.
What is the literal meaning of the word Hinblick?
It combines hin (towards) and der Blick (the look or view). Literally, you are taking a "look towards" the weather to make your decision.
Why does the verb bleiben come before the subject wir?
German requires the conjugated verb to be in the second position of a main clause. The entire prepositional phrase Im Hinblick auf das Wetter acts as a single block occupying the first position. Therefore, the verb bleiben must come next, pushing the subject wir to the third position.
Could I just use wegen instead of im Hinblick auf?
Yes, you could say Wegen des Wetters bleiben wir zu Hause (Because of the weather...). However, im Hinblick auf is a higher-register, more formal connector. It emphasizes that you are taking the circumstances into consideration rather than just stating a direct, simple cause.
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