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die Beachtung
attention
The attention or interest that someone or something receives.
example
Seine Entdeckung fand in der Fachwelt große Beachtung.
His discovery attracted great attention in the professional community.
die Beachtung
attention / observance
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Usage tips
Word family
'Beachtung' (attention / observance) is the noun related to the verb 'beachten' (to pay attention to / to observe). The verb 'beachten' means to give something attention or to follow a rule. The noun describes the result or act of doing this.
EXAMPLE
Bitte beachten Sie die geänderten Öffnungszeiten.
Please note the changed opening hours.
Two main meanings
The meaning of 'Beachtung' (attention / observance) depends strongly on the context. In connection with opinions, media, or science, it means 'Aufmerksamkeit' (attention). In the context of rules, laws, and regulations, it means 'Einhaltung' (observance / compliance).
EXAMPLE
Sein neuer Film fand weltweit Beachtung.
His new film attracted worldwide attention.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'Aufmerksamkeit' (attention), 'Beachtung' is often combined with the verbs 'finden' (to find / to receive) and 'schenken' (to give). You can give someone or something attention, or something can receive attention.
EXAMPLE
Ihre Arbeit hat in der Forschung große Beachtung gefunden.
Her work has attracted great attention in research.
Formal usage
In the meaning 'Einhaltung' (observance / compliance), 'Beachtung' is often used in formal or official texts. A typical construction is with the genitive or 'von' to say what must be observed.
EXAMPLE
Die Prüfung muss unter Beachtung der offiziellen Richtlinien erfolgen.
The inspection must be carried out in observance of the official guidelines.
Fixed expression
The phrase 'jemandem/etwas keine Beachtung schenken' (to pay no attention to someone/something) means to deliberately ignore someone or something. The person or thing being ignored is in the dative.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat seinen unhöflichen Kommentaren keine Beachtung geschenkt.
She paid no attention to his rude comments.
Compare with
Beachtung vs Interesse
interest
'das Interesse' and 'die Beachtung' both have to do with attention. 'Interesse' more often describes what a person feels internally: they are curious or want to know more about something. 'Beachtung' more often describes that someone or something receives attention, or does not receive it. You can pay attention to something, even without having a strong personal interest in it. 'Interesse' fits more naturally when it is about curiosity or personal engagement. 'Beachtung' fits when something is noticed, taken into account, or ignored.
Beachtung
Im Zug schenkte niemand der lauten Durchsage besondere Beachtung.
On the train, no one paid any special attention to the loud announcement.
Interesse
Wir zeigen großes Interesse an neuen Lösungen für den Verkehr.
We are showing great interest in new solutions for transportation.
In real life
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