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farsighted in German

farsighted in German is weitsichtig, vorausschauend — farsighted means able to see things at a distance clearly while nearby objects look blurred; hyperopic. The usual American spelling, written without a hyphen.

farsighted in German

weitsichtig
adj
Unable to focus with one's eyes on near objects; presbyopic.
vorausschauend
adj
Considering the future with respect to one's own plans or deeds; showing anticipation.
weitsichtig
adj
Considering the future with respect to one's own plans or deeds; showing anticipation.

What does "farsighted" mean?

  1. adjective Able to see things at a distance clearly while nearby objects look blurred; hyperopic. The usual American spelling, written without a hyphen.
    "The optometrist said she is mildly farsighted."
  2. adjective Having or showing an ability to anticipate future needs and act on them.
    "Farsighted planning left the town with parkland everyone now uses."
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farsighted in a sentence

  • The optometrist said she is mildly farsighted.
  • Farsighted patients often complain of headaches after reading.
  • Farsighted planning left the town with parkland everyone now uses.

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What is "farsighted" in German?

"farsighted" in German is weitsichtig, vorausschauend. farsighted means: Able to see things at a distance clearly while nearby objects look blurred; hyperopic. The usual American spelling, written without a hyphen.

How do you use "farsighted" in a sentence?

Example: "The optometrist said she is mildly farsighted." In German, "farsighted" is weitsichtig, vorausschauend.

Are there other ways to say "farsighted" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "farsighted": weitsichtig, vorausschauend.

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