GERMAN · C1WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

hinwegsehen

overlook; turn a blind eye to

Über den unfreundlichen Ton kann ich hinwegsehen, nicht aber darüber, dass konkrete Zusagen wiederholt ohne jede Erklärung ignoriert wurden.

I can overlook the unfriendly tone, but not the fact that specific commitments have repeatedly been ignored without any explanation.

see over an obstacle

Vom erhöhten Sitz konnte er über die wartende Menge hinwegsehen, ohne aufstehen und den anderen Besuchern die Sicht versperren zu müssen.

From the raised seat, he could see over the waiting crowd without having to stand up and block the view of other visitors.

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