German Word of the Day
aufmerksam
/AWF-te-marm/ • adjective — 21st of Feb, 2026
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Meaning: attentive / alert
Examples
- Sei bitte aufmerksam im Unterricht.
(Please be attentive in class.) - Er hörte aufmerksam zu, als sie sprach.
(He listened attentively as she spoke.) - Aufmerksame Menschen bemerken die kleinen Dinge.
(Attentive people notice the little things.)
Synonyms
- konzentriert
- wachsam
Commonly used to describe someone who is focused and aware, particularly in contexts like learning, listening, or observing.
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