ADJECTIVE
aufmerksam/ˈaʊ̯fˌmɛʁkzaːm/attentive; observant; considerate
aufmerksam is a German adjective that means attentive, observant, or considerate. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌmɛʁkzaːm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "aufmerksamer" and "aufmerksamsten".
Definitions
1.paying careful attention, noticing details(general quality)
a.being alert or observant to one's surroundings or information
Er hörte aufmerksam zu, als der Lehrer sprach.—He listened attentively when the teacher was speaking.
2.showing consideration or thoughtfulness towards others(interpersonal)
a.showing care or friendliness through actions or words
Sie ist immer sehr aufmerksam zu ihren Kollegen.—She is always very considerate towards her colleagues.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | aufmerksam |
|---|---|
| Comparative | aufmerksamer |
| Superlative | aufmerksamsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufmerksam" mean in English?
- "aufmerksam" means attentive, observant, or considerate. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "aufmerksam"?
- "aufmerksam" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌmɛʁkzaːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "aufmerksam"?
- The comparative of "aufmerksam" is "aufmerksamer" and the superlative is "aufmerksamsten".
- What part of speech is "aufmerksam"?
- "aufmerksam" is a adjective in German.
