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aufmerksam — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • alert adj Watchful and paying close attention; ready to notice or react quickly.
  • attentive adj Paying close attention; alert and observant.
  • attentively adv In a way that shows close attention or focus.
  • conscious adj Awake and mentally alert, as opposed to unconscious or asleep.
  • courteous adj Polite and considerate toward others.
  • heads-up noun An advance warning or piece of information given so that someone can prepare.
  • intently adv With close, focused attention.
  • kind noun A type or category of thing that shares common features with others.
  • observant adjective Quick to notice things; alert and watchful.
  • thoughtful adj Showing careful thinking or consideration.
  • vigilant adj Watchful and alert, especially for danger, trouble, or wrongdoing.
  • wakeful adj Awake; not sleeping.
  • woke adj Aware of and actively concerned about social injustice, especially around race.

Senses

aufmerksam is used for these senses in English:

  • alert Attentive; awake; on guard.
  • attentive Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
  • attentively In an attentive manner.
  • conscious Alert, awake; with one's mental faculties active.
  • courteous Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
  • heads-up Alert; vigilant
  • intently In an intent or focused manner.
  • observant Alert and paying close attention; watchful.

alert — full definition

  1. adj Watchful and paying close attention; ready to notice or react quickly.
  2. noun A warning or notification about something that needs attention.
  3. verb To warn someone about something.

attentive — full definition

  1. adj Paying close attention; alert and observant.
  2. adj Thoughtful and considerate toward others' needs.

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