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meines Erachtens

in my opinion; in my estimation

adverb MY-nes er-AKH-tens Rare
Communication Expressions

Usage Note

meines Erachtens (often abbreviated m.E.) is a formal way of hedging a claim as personal opinion. More elevated than meiner Meinung nach and common in written argumentation and formal speech.

Examples

"Meines Erachtens wurde die Chance verpasst."

Natural Translation

In my opinion, the opportunity was missed.

Literal Translation

In my estimation, the chance was missed.

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