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magnet
An object that produces a magnetic field and thereby attracts or repels certain metals such as iron.
Mit einem Magneten kann man Büroklammern aus einem Wasserglas fischen.
You can use a magnet to fish paper clips out of a glass of water.
'Magnet' (magnet) is a masculine noun of the N-declension. This means that it takes the ending '-en' in all cases except the nominative singular.
Ich sehe den Magneten nicht.
I don't see the magnet.
In the figurative meaning, 'Magnet' (magnet) is often used as the second part of compound words. These then describe what is being attracted, e.g. 'Publikumsmagnet' (crowd magnet) or 'Besuchermagnet' (visitor magnet).
Die neue Ausstellung ist ein wahrer Publikumsmagnet.
The new exhibition is a real crowd magnet.
You can tell from the context whether the literal or figurative meaning is intended. If 'Magnet' (magnet) refers to a place, event, or person that attracts many others, the figurative meaning is meant.
Berlin ist ein Magnet für Künstler aus der ganzen Welt.
Berlin is a magnet for artists from all over the world.
attraction
'Attraktion' and 'Magnet' can both have to do with attraction. 'Attraktion' is often used for a thing, place, or event that many people find interesting and that draws them in, for example at an amusement park or in a city. 'Magnet' is actually an object that attracts metal. In a figurative sense, however, a place or event can also be a 'Magnet' if it attracts many people. The words can be confused because both are used figuratively for strong attraction. 'Attraktion' is more the interesting destination itself, while 'Magnet' puts more emphasis on the effect: it attracts people.
Der Wochenmarkt ist ein Magnet für Besucher aus der ganzen Region.
The weekly market is a magnet for visitors from the whole region.
Die neue Achterbahn ist die größte Attraktion im Freizeitpark.
The new roller coaster is the biggest attraction in the amusement park.