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Aufmerksamkeit

attention

noun OWF-merk-zam-kyte Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: from 'aufmerksam' (attentive) + '-keit'

Also means

small gift

Usage Note

Aufmerksamkeit means attention or attentiveness, often in jemandem Aufmerksamkeit schenken ('to pay someone attention'). It also politely names a small token gift, as on a price tag reading eine kleine Aufmerksamkeit.

Examples

"Danke für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit."

Natural Translation

Thank you for your attention.

Literal Translation

Thanks for your attention.

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