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attention in German

attention in German is Achtung, Aufgepasst, Vorsicht — attention means the mental effort or focus given to something.

attention in German

Achtung
intj
(military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the attention position.
Achtung
intj
A call for people to be quiet/stop doing what they are presently doing and pay heed to what they are to be told or shown.
Aufgepasst
intj
A call for people to be quiet/stop doing what they are presently doing and pay heed to what they are to be told or shown.
Vorsicht
intj
A call for people to be quiet/stop doing what they are presently doing and pay heed to what they are to be told or shown.
Wahrschau
intj
A call for people to be quiet/stop doing what they are presently doing and pay heed to what they are to be told or shown.
Aufmerksamkeit
noun
(uncountable) Mental focus.
Beachtung
noun
(uncountable) Mental focus.
Wachsamkeit
noun
(uncountable) Mental focus.
Aufmerksamkeit
noun
(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
Achtung
noun
(uncountable, military) A state of alertness in the standing position.
Habachtstellung
noun
(uncountable, military) A state of alertness in the standing position.
Habtachtstellung
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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "attention" in German?

"attention" in German is Achtung, Aufgepasst, Vorsicht. 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 German, "attention" is Achtung, Aufgepasst, Vorsicht.

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

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "attention": Achtung, Aufgepasst, Vorsicht, Wahrschau, Aufmerksamkeit, Beachtung.

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