der Appeal
appeal
The special attractiveness or charm that a person, thing, or idea has for others.
EXAMPLE
Der Film hat einen großen visuellen Appeal.
The film has great visual appeal.
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Meanings
der Appeal
appeal
A legal remedy used to challenge a court decision in order to obtain a review by a higher court. In German legal language, the terms Berufung (appeal) or Revision (appeal on points of law) are more common.
EXAMPLE
Die Anwälte legten gegen das Urteil Appeal ein.
The lawyers filed an appeal against the judgment.
Usage tips
English loanword
'Appeal' is a word that was borrowed directly from English. It is therefore pronounced similarly to English as well, with the stress on the second syllable.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Auto hat für mich keinen besonderen Appeal.
This car has no special appeal for me.
Context clue
Whether 'Appeal' means attractiveness or a legal remedy is easy to tell from the context. If it is about design, marketing, or people, it refers to attractiveness. In connection with courts and lawyers, it refers to the legal remedy.
EXAMPLE
Der Schauspieler verlor mit der Zeit seinen jugendlichen Appeal.
The actor lost his youthful appeal over time.
Modern usage
In the meaning of 'Anziehungskraft' (attractiveness/appeal), 'Appeal' is often used in the fields of marketing, media, and design to create a modern and international effect. It describes the charm or attractiveness of a product, person, or idea.
EXAMPLE
Die neue Werbekampagne soll den Appeal der Marke bei jungen Leuten steigern.
The new advertising campaign is intended to increase the brand's appeal among young people.
Legal technical term
The meaning 'Rechtsmittel' (legal remedy/appeal) is a technical term from legal language. In general usage, the German words 'Berufung' (appeal) or 'Revision' (appeal on points of law) are much more common.
EXAMPLE
Der Anwalt prüft, ob ein Appeal gegen das Urteil möglich ist.
The lawyer is checking whether an appeal against the judgment is possible.
Compare with
Appeal vs Appell
appeal / roll call
An Appell is an urgent call urging someone to behave in a particular way. Appeal, by contrast, is the attractiveness or special appeal of a person, thing, or idea. Appell is suitable for an explicit demand; Appeal is suitable for an attractive effect.
Appeal
Die moderne Gestaltung gibt der Kampagne einen besonderen Appeal für junge Menschen.
The modern design gives the campaign special appeal among young people.
Appell
Der Appell der Kampagne fordert junge Menschen zum Wählen auf.
The campaign's appeal calls on young people to vote.
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