attractiveness
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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.
appeal / advantage
The appeal or advantage that an offer, place, or opportunity provides and that makes it interesting or desirable.
Die finanzielle Attraktivität der Stelle überzeugte ihn, den Job anzunehmen.
The financial attractiveness of the position convinced him to accept the job.
'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.
beauty
When referring to a person, Schönheit describes the quality of being perceived as beautiful. Attraktivität refers more generally to their ability to attract and can arise not only from their appearance but also from other qualities. When only a beautiful appearance is meant, Schönheit is appropriate; for overall attractiveness, Attraktivität is the better choice.
Die Attraktivität der Schauspielerin entsteht auch durch ihren Humor und ihre Stimme.
The actress's attractiveness also comes from her humor and her voice.
Die Schönheit der Schauspielerin zeigt sich besonders in ihrem Gesicht.
The actress's beauty is especially evident in her face.
