German NOUN B1 Rank 1142

die Aufmerksamkeit

attention

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Aufmerksamkeit vs Interesse

interest

Interesse and Aufmerksamkeit can both be directed toward a Vortrag. Interesse refers to intellectual curiosity about or engagement with the topic; Aufmerksamkeit is the current concentration of one’s thoughts and senses. An interesting topic arouses Interesse, while a difficult explanation requires Aufmerksamkeit.

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Aufmerksamkeit

Während einer schwierigen Erklärung richten die Zuhörer ihre volle Aufmerksamkeit auf den Vortrag.

During a difficult explanation, the audience directs its full attention to the talk.

Interesse

Die Zuhörer zeigen großes Interesse am Thema des Vortrags und stellen viele Fragen.

The audience shows great interest in the topic of the talk and asks many questions.

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