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Beachtung
/bəˈaxtʊŋ/
attention
Dieses Thema verdient mehr Beachtung.
This topic deserves more attention.
neutral
the act of giving notice or recognition to someone or something
Der Vorschlag fand große Beachtung in den Medien.
The proposal received a lot of attention in the media.
Bitte schenken Sie diesem Hinweis Ihre Beachtung.
Please pay attention to this notice.
Often used in formal or written contexts, such as notices, announcements, or official statements.
neutral
consideration or regard for someone's feelings or opinions
Er zeigte keine Beachtung für ihre Bedenken.
He showed no consideration for her concerns.
Can imply respect or acknowledgment in social or interpersonal contexts.
Collocations
Beachtung findento receive attentionauf Beachtung stoßento attract attentionkeine Beachtung schenkento pay no attention
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Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Remember that 'Beachtung finden' is a fixed phrase meaning 'to receive attention.' It is often used in news reports or formal announcements.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Avoid using 'Beachtung' in casual conversation. Instead, use 'Aufmerksamkeit' or simpler phrases like 'achten auf' (to pay attention to).
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'beahtunge', from Old High German 'ahtunga' (attention, consideration), related to 'achten' (to heed, respect). The prefix 'be-' intensifies the meaning, and '-ung' forms a noun indicating the result of an action.
Usage Notes
Beachtung is a formal noun often used in written or official contexts. It implies active recognition or consideration, rather than passive observation. In spoken German, it is less common than the verb forms 'beachten' (to pay attention to) or 'achten auf' (to heed).
Word Breakdown
be-
intensifying prefix
prefixachten
to heed, respect
root-ung
forms a noun indicating the result of an action
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