„Er sieht es als seine Pflicht an."
He considers it his duty.
What does „Er sieht es als seine Pflicht an." mean in German?
„Er sieht es als seine Pflicht an." means "He considers it his duty.." Literally: "He sees it as his duty.."
Literal Translation
"He sees it as his duty."
English Equivalent
"He regards it as his duty."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'ansehen als' = to regard as
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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