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attention in Dutch

attention in Dutch is geef acht, aandacht, attentie — attention means the mental effort or focus given to something.

attention in Dutch

geef acht
intj
(military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.
aandacht
noun
(uncountable) Mental focus.
attentie
noun
(uncountable) Mental focus.
aandachtigheid
noun
(uncountable) Mental focus.
attenties
noun
(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
paraatheid
noun
(uncountable, military) A state of alertness in the standing position.

What does "attention" mean?

  1. noun The mental effort or focus given to something.
    "Pay attention, this part is important."
  2. noun Special care, notice, or romantic interest shown toward someone.
    "He showered her with attention all evening."
  3. noun A formal, alert standing posture used especially by soldiers.
    "The recruits snapped to attention as the sergeant entered."
  4. intj Used to call for silence or focus before an announcement.
    "Attention, passengers: the train will depart in five minutes."
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attention in a sentence

  • Pay attention, this part is important.
  • He showered her with attention all evening.
  • The recruits snapped to attention as the sergeant entered.
  • Attention, passengers: the train will depart in five minutes.

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What is "attention" in Dutch?

"attention" in Dutch is geef acht, aandacht, attentie. attention means: The mental effort or focus given to something.

How do you use "attention" in a sentence?

Example: "Pay attention, this part is important." In Dutch, "attention" is geef acht, aandacht, attentie.

Are there other ways to say "attention" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "attention": geef acht, aandacht, attentie, aandachtigheid, attenties, paraatheid.

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