NOUN
dasAufsehen/ˈaʊ̯fˌz̥eːən/sensation; stir; attention
Aufsehen is a German noun that means sensation, stir, or attention. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌz̥eːən/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a strong public reaction or sensation; attention caused by something unusual(public reaction)
a.great interest or excitement in public
Die Nachricht erregte großes Aufsehen.—The news caused a great sensation.
b.being the center of public attention
Mit seinem neuen Auto erregte er in der Nachbarschaft Aufsehen.—With his new car, he caused a stir in the neighborhood.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Aufsehen | — |
| Genitive | des Aufsehens | — |
| Dative | dem Aufsehen | — |
| Accusative | das Aufsehen | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Aufsehen" mean in English?
- "Aufsehen" means sensation, stir, or attention. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Aufsehen"?
- "Aufsehen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌz̥eːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Aufsehen" der, die, or das?
- "Aufsehen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Aufsehen"?
- "Aufsehen" is a noun in German.
