turning toward / attention
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turning toward
The directing of attention, interest, or activity toward a particular person, thing, or idea.
Die Hinwendung zu erneuerbaren Energien ist eine wichtige gesellschaftliche Aufgabe.
The turning toward renewable energy is an important task for society.
attention
Loving, caring, and attentive attention toward a person.
Kranke Kinder brauchen besonders viel elterliche Hinwendung.
Sick children need a particularly large amount of parental attention.
The word is derived from the verb 'sich hinwenden zu' (to turn toward something/someone). It consists of 'hin' (movement toward a goal) and 'Wendung' (turn). So it describes a movement or an orientation toward something.
Seine Hinwendung zur Musik begann schon in der Kindheit.
His turning toward music began in childhood.
'Hinwendung' belongs more to written language or an elevated, more formal style. In everyday conversation, simpler words would often be used.
Die Autorin beschreibt die Hinwendung des Protagonisten zur Religion.
The author describes the protagonist's turning toward religion.
When it is about interest in a thing or idea, 'Hinwendung' is almost always used with the preposition 'zu' and the dative.
Die Hinwendung zu nachhaltiger Landwirtschaft wird immer wichtiger.
The turning toward sustainable agriculture is becoming increasingly important.
In the context of emotional closeness, 'Hinwendung' is often combined with adjectives such as 'liebevoll' (loving), 'zärtlich' (tender), or 'elterlich' (parental). Typical verbs are 'brauchen' (to need), 'suchen' (to seek), 'schenken' (to give), or 'bekommen' (to receive).
Das Baby sucht die körperliche Hinwendung seiner Mutter.
The baby seeks its mother's physical attention.
attention / grant
Zuwendung and Hinwendung can both express loving attention toward a person. Zuwendung usually emphasizes the care shown, while Hinwendung focuses more on turning toward someone and directing one’s attention to them. Zuwendung is often the better choice for concrete help or care, while Hinwendung can also describe the process of drawing closer.
Die Hinwendung der Familie zu der älteren Frau gibt ihr nach der Operation Kraft.
The family’s care and attention give the older woman strength after the operation.
Die ältere Frau braucht nach der Operation viel Zuwendung von ihrer Familie.
The older woman needs a lot of care and affection from her family after the operation.
