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attractiveness
The quality of a person or thing of appearing attractive, appealing, or desirable. This can refer to appearance, but also to other qualities.
Die Attraktivität der Stadt für Touristen ist in den letzten Jahren stark gestiegen.
The attractiveness of the city for tourists has increased greatly in recent years.
'Die Attraktivität' (attractiveness) is the noun corresponding to the adjective 'attraktiv' (attractive). The ending '-ität' is often used to form abstract nouns from adjectives that describe a quality or state.
Die Stadt möchte ihre Attraktivität für junge Familien steigern.
The city wants to increase its attractiveness for young families.
The word is very often used with a genitive to describe whose or what kind of appeal is meant. Alternatively, the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative can also be used.
Die Attraktivität des Angebots war unbestreitbar.
The attractiveness of the offer was undeniable.
Common verbs used with 'Attraktivität' (attractiveness) describe a change. Typical phrases are 'die Attraktivität steigern/erhöhen' (to increase attractiveness) or 'an Attraktivität gewinnen/verlieren' (to gain/lose attractiveness).
Durch den neuen Park hat die Gegend an Attraktivität gewonnen.
Because of the new park, the area has gained in attractiveness.
When referring to the advantage of an offer or a position, 'Attraktivität' (attractiveness) is often combined with adjectives like 'finanziell' (financial) or 'wirtschaftlich' (economic). When referring to people or places, the word often stands alone or is used with aesthetic descriptions.
Die finanzielle Attraktivität der neuen Position war der Hauptgrund für den Wechsel.
The financial attractiveness of the new position was the main reason for the change.
advantage
'der Vorteil' and 'die Attraktivität' can both explain why something is good or interesting. An advantage is a concrete benefit that makes something better or more practical. Attractiveness is more about how appealing or interesting an offer, place, or opportunity seems. Learners may confuse the words when an advantage makes something attractive. The difference is: 'Vorteil' names the benefit itself, while 'Attraktivität' describes the effect that benefit has on people.
Durch den neuen Spielplatz steigt die Attraktivität des Wohnviertels für Familien.
The new playground increases the appeal of the neighborhood for families.
Der größte Vorteil der Wohnung ist die kurze Fahrt zur Arbeit.
The biggest advantage of the apartment is the short commute to work.