attraction
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attraction
The physical force that pulls objects toward each other, such as gravity or magnetism.
Die magnetische Anziehung zwischen den beiden Polen ist sehr stark.
The magnetic attraction between the two poles is very strong.
attraction
The feeling of being emotionally, sympathetically, or erotically drawn to another person.
Zwischen den beiden Kollegen herrschte von Anfang an eine spürbare Anziehung.
There was a noticeable attraction between the two colleagues from the very beginning.
appeal / attraction
The quality of a place, event, or thing that makes it interesting and attractive to people.
Die historische Altstadt übt eine große Anziehung auf Touristen aus aller Welt aus.
The historic old town has great appeal for tourists from all over the world.
The word is the nominalization of the separable verb 'anziehen' (to attract / to pull on) (an + ziehen). It literally describes the process or force that 'zieht etwas an sich' (pulls something toward itself).
Die Schwerkraft ist die Kraft, die uns am Boden hält und alles anzieht.
Gravity is the force that keeps us on the ground and attracts everything.
When 'Anziehung' (attraction) has an effect on someone or something, this is often expressed with the preposition 'auf' followed by the accusative. A typical verb combination is 'eine Anziehung ausüben auf' (to exert an attraction on).
Das neue Museum übt eine starke Anziehung auf Kunstliebhaber aus.
The new museum has a strong attraction for art lovers.
In this context, you can recognize the meaning from words like 'magnetisch' (magnetic), 'Gravitation' (gravitation), 'Kraft' (force), or 'Anziehungskraft' (attractive force / gravity). 'Anziehungskraft' is a very common compound in this context.
Die Anziehungskraft des Mondes verursacht die Gezeiten auf der Erde.
The moon's gravitational attraction causes the tides on Earth.
When referring to people, the preposition 'zwischen' (between) is often used. Common adjectives are 'stark' (strong), 'magisch' (magical), or 'sexuell' (sexual).
Man konnte die starke Anziehung zwischen den beiden Hauptdarstellern spüren.
You could feel the strong attraction between the two lead actors.
You can recognize this meaning from words like 'Touristen' (tourists), 'Besucher' (visitors), 'Stadt' (city), or 'Sehenswürdigkeit' (sight / attraction). A place with great appeal is often called an 'Anziehungspunkt' (attraction / point of interest).
Der Eiffelturm ist der größte Anziehungspunkt für Touristen in Paris.
The Eiffel Tower is the biggest attraction for tourists in Paris.
appeal / stimulus / irritation
Reiz and Anziehung can both explain why a place or thing seems interesting. Reiz tends to refer to the particular feature that fascinates people, while Anziehung describes the resulting draw or appealing effect. Use Reiz when talking about the feature, and Anziehung when talking about its effect on people.
Die Anziehung des alten Dorfes ist so groß, dass jedes Jahr viele Besucher kommen.
The old village has such a strong appeal that many visitors come every year.
Der besondere Reiz des alten Dorfes liegt in seinen engen Gassen.
The particular appeal of the old village lies in its narrow streets.
