NOUN

Aufsehen/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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Aufsehen
Genitivedes Aufsehens
Dativedem Aufsehen
Accusativedas 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.

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