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main focus
The central point of attention or the most important criterion in an observation, assessment, or action.
Bei der Entwicklung des neuen Autos lag das Hauptaugenmerk auf der Sicherheit der Insassen.
In the development of the new car, the main focus was on the safety of the occupants.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Haupt-' (main/most important), 'Auge' (eye), and 'Merk' (from 'merken/bemerken', to notice). Literally, then, it is what the eye should mainly notice—the central focus.
Der Hauptpunkt der Diskussion war die Finanzierung.
The main point of the discussion was the financing.
This noun is very often used with the verbs 'liegen' (to lie/be located) and 'legen' (to put/place). The typical constructions are 'das Hauptaugenmerk liegt auf etwas (Dativ)' (the main focus is on something, dative) or 'das Hauptaugenmerk auf etwas (Akkusativ) legen' (to place the main focus on something, accusative).
Der Trainer legt das Hauptaugenmerk auf die Disziplin der Mannschaft.
The coach places the main focus on the team's discipline.
'Hauptaugenmerk' (main focus) is a word used in written language and formal contexts. You often find it in reports, presentations, news, or specialist articles.
In dem Bericht lag das Hauptaugenmerk auf den wirtschaftlichen Folgen der Krise.
In the report, the main focus was on the economic consequences of the crisis.
focus / center of gravity
The Schwerpunkt (focus) refers to the area that carries the greatest weight in terms of content or practical importance. The Hauptaugenmerk (main focus) refers to the point that receives the most attention in an action or decision. The two often overlap; however, Hauptaugenmerk emphasizes deliberate attention more strongly.
Bei der Planung des Bauprojekts gilt das Hauptaugenmerk der Sicherheit der Bewohner.
When planning the construction project, the residents’ safety receives the most attention.
Der Schwerpunkt des Bauprojekts liegt auf der Sicherheit der Bewohner.
The focus of the construction project is the residents’ safety.
