attraction
die Attraktion, die Attraktionen
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attraction
A person, thing, or event that is especially appealing to the public and draws many visitors.
Die neue Achterbahn ist die Hauptattraktion des Freizeitparks.
The new roller coaster is the main attraction of the amusement park.
attraction
The attraction that one person exerts on another, often in a sexual or romantic sense.
Zwischen den beiden Hauptdarstellern gab es von Anfang an eine spürbare Attraktion.
There was a noticeable attraction between the two lead actors from the very beginning.
attraction
In physics, the attractive force between objects, such as gravity or magnetism.
Die physikalische Attraktion zwischen Mond und Erde verursacht die Gezeiten.
The physical attraction between the moon and the Earth causes the tides.
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| accusative | die Attraktion | die Attraktionen |
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| nominative | die Attraktion | die Attraktionen |
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The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Attraktion' (attraction) is closely related to the adjective 'attraktiv' (attractive). An attraction is therefore something that seems attractive to people and draws them in.
Der Eiffelturm ist eine der größten Attraktionen von Paris.
The Eiffel Tower is one of the biggest attractions in Paris.
You can often tell which meaning is intended from the adjective before it. 'Touristische Attraktion' (tourist attraction) means a sight or place of interest, 'sexuelle Attraktion' (sexual attraction) means a feeling between people, and 'physikalische Attraktion' (physical attraction) means a force in science.
Zwischen den beiden bestand eine sofortige sexuelle Attraktion.
There was immediate sexual attraction between the two of them.
In the context of tourism and entertainment, 'Attraktion' (attraction) is often used as 'Hauptattraktion' (main attraction) or 'Touristenattraktion' (tourist attraction). Something can also be 'eine Attraktion für' (an attraction for) a particular group.
Das Feuerwerk ist die Hauptattraktion des Sommerfestes.
The fireworks are the main attraction of the summer festival.
The meaning of an attractive force is used almost exclusively in the technical language of physics. In everyday language, this meaning is very rare.
Im Physikunterricht lernten wir über die Attraktion zwischen Planeten.
In physics class, we learned about the attraction between planets.
sight / attraction
A Sehenswürdigkeit is usually a special place, building, or object that visitors want to see because of its significance. An Attraktion can also draw visitors, but it can also refer to an event, show, or person. Use Sehenswürdigkeit for a historic building, and Attraktion for an appealing program or event.
Die Abendshow ist die wichtigste Attraktion des Freizeitparks.
The evening show is the amusement park's main attraction.
Das alte Schloss ist die wichtigste Sehenswürdigkeit der Stadt.
The old castle is the city's most important sight.
