B2 Expression 격식체

meines Erachtens nach

In my opinion, to my mind

Expressing one's personal view or belief on a matter.

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문화적 배경

In German universities, students are expected to use 'hedging' phrases like 'meines Erachtens' to show they are aware of the limits of their own arguments. Using formal opinion markers is a way to maintain 'Distanz' (professional distance), which is highly valued in German workplaces. The phrase is a favorite in {das|n} Beamtendeutsch (bureaucratic German), where precision and formality are paramount. While standard German is used in writing, Swiss speakers might use 'Meines Erachtens' in formal 'Schriftdeutsch' contexts, but never in their local dialect.

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Drop the 'nach' for extra points

In high-level writing, just use 'Meines Erachtens'. It's cleaner and more 'correct'.

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Watch the Verb!

Always put the verb immediately after the phrase if it starts the sentence.

Expressing one's personal view or belief on a matter.

🎯

Drop the 'nach' for extra points

In high-level writing, just use 'Meines Erachtens'. It's cleaner and more 'correct'.

⚠️

Watch the Verb!

Always put the verb immediately after the phrase if it starts the sentence.

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The 'Expert' Shield

Use this phrase when you want to disagree with someone politely but firmly.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct possessive pronoun in the genitive case.

_______ Erachtens nach ist das Projekt ein Erfolg.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Meines

The phrase requires the genitive masculine/neuter form 'meines'.

Which sentence follows the correct German word order?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Meines Erachtens nach ist das richtig.

The phrase occupies Position 1, so the verb 'ist' must come in Position 2.

Match the German phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Meines Erachtens nach - In my estimation

These are the standard translations for these varying levels of formality.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate formal phrase.

A: Glauben Sie, wir sollten die Firma verkaufen? B: ________, ist der Markt momentan zu instabil.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Meines Erachtens nach

In a formal business context about selling a company, 'Meines Erachtens nach' is the most appropriate choice.

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시각 학습 자료

Formality Scale of Opinions

Informal
Ich finde... I find...
Neutral
Meiner Meinung nach... In my opinion...
Formal
Meines Erachtens nach... In my estimation...

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct possessive pronoun in the genitive case. Fill Blank B2

_______ Erachtens nach ist das Projekt ein Erfolg.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Meines

The phrase requires the genitive masculine/neuter form 'meines'.

Which sentence follows the correct German word order? Choose B2

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Meines Erachtens nach ist das richtig.

The phrase occupies Position 1, so the verb 'ist' must come in Position 2.

Match the German phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Meines Erachtens nach - In my estimation

These are the standard translations for these varying levels of formality.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate formal phrase. dialogue_completion B2

A: Glauben Sie, wir sollten die Firma verkaufen? B: ________, ist der Markt momentan zu instabil.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Meines Erachtens nach

In a formal business context about selling a company, 'Meines Erachtens nach' is the most appropriate choice.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

Technically, 'nach' is redundant because 'meines Erachtens' already means 'according to my view'. However, it is so common that it is accepted in almost all contexts.

You can, but it might sound a bit stiff or funny. It's like saying 'In my professional estimation' to your best friend.

'Meiner Meinung nach' is neutral and common. 'Meines Erachtens nach' is formal and sounds more analytical.

No, it can also be used in the middle as a parenthetical, e.g., 'Das ist, meines Erachtens nach, ein Fehler.'

관련 표현

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meiner Meinung nach

similar

In my opinion

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meiner Ansicht nach

synonym

In my view

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meines Wissens

similar

To my knowledge

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nach meinem Dafürhalten

specialized form

In my judgment

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ich bin der Auffassung, dass

builds on

I am of the view that

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