German Word of the Day — 5th of Feb, 2026
aufmerksam
/AUF-merk-sam/ • adjective
attentive, alert
aufmerksam
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Examples
Sei bitte aufmerksam im Unterricht.
Please be attentive in class.
Er ist immer aufmerksam gegenüber seinen Freunden.
He is always attentive to his friends.
Sie hörte aufmerksam zu, als er sprach.
She listened attentively while he was speaking.
Synonyms
konzentriert
wachsam
Usage
This word is commonly used when encouraging someone to pay attention or be mindful in various situations, such as during a conversation, in a classroom, or while driving.