attraktiv
attractive
Having an appealing, beautiful, or attractive appearance.
EXAMPLE
Viele Leute finden den neuen Schauspieler sehr attraktiv.
Many people find the new actor very attractive.
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Meanings
attraktiv
attractive
Tempting, interesting, or desirable because of advantages or positive qualities that are not related to appearance.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen hat mir ein sehr attraktives Jobangebot gemacht.
The company made me a very attractive job offer.
Usage tips
International word
'Attraktiv' (attractive) comes from the Latin word 'attrahere' (to attract). Since many languages, such as English, have a similar word, it is often easy for learners to understand.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma versucht, für neue Mitarbeiter attraktiv zu sein.
The company is trying to be attractive to new employees.
Context clue
The meaning of 'attraktiv' (attractive) depends on the noun. If it refers to a person or their appearance, it means 'schön' (beautiful). If it refers to an offer, a price, or a job, it means 'verlockend' (tempting) or 'vorteilhaft' (advantageous).
EXAMPLE
Sie ist eine sehr attraktive Frau.
She is a very attractive woman.
Typical collocations
When referring to appearance, 'attraktiv' (attractive) is often used for people, but also for places or things. Typical combinations are 'eine attraktive Person' (an attractive person), an 'attraktives Lächeln' (an attractive smile), or an 'attraktive Stadt' (an attractive city).
EXAMPLE
Die Altstadt mit ihren kleinen Gassen ist sehr attraktiv für Touristen.
The old town with its small alleys is very attractive to tourists.
Typical collocations
In a figurative sense, 'attraktiv' (attractive) describes abstract advantages. Common phrases are an 'attraktives Angebot' (attractive offer), an 'attraktiver Arbeitgeber' (attractive employer), 'attraktive Konditionen' (attractive terms), or an 'attraktive Rendite' (attractive return).
EXAMPLE
Die Bank bietet zurzeit Kredite zu attraktiven Konditionen an.
The bank is currently offering loans on attractive terms.
Compare with
attraktiv vs schön
beautiful / nice
Schön and attraktiv can describe an appealing appearance. Schön is a general aesthetic evaluation, while attraktiv can more strongly express that a person has an alluring effect. For individual features, schön is therefore often appropriate; for the overall personal impression, attraktiv is usually more suitable.
attraktiv
Ich finde sie attraktiv.
I find her attractive.
schön
Ich finde ihr Gesicht schön.
I think her face is beautiful.
In real life
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