NOUN

Fokus/ˈfoːkʊs/focus (of a lens); emphasis; focal point

Fokus is a German noun that means focus (of a lens), emphasis, or focal point. It is pronounced /ˈfoːkʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Fokusse".

Definitions

1.point where rays meet or from which they appear to diverge(optics, physics)

a.the focus of an optical instrument (camera, microscope, etc.)

Der Fokus der Kamera liegt auf dem Gesicht.The camera's focus is on the face.

2.center of attention; emphasis(figurative)

a.point of greatest attention or interest

Das Kind steht heute im Fokus der Veranstaltung.The child is at the center of attention at the event today.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Fokusdie Fokusse
Genitivedes Fokusder Fokusse
Dativedem Fokusden Fokussen
Accusativeden Fokusdie Fokusse

Frequently asked questions

What does "Fokus" mean in English?
"Fokus" means focus (of a lens), emphasis, or focal point. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Fokus"?
"Fokus" is pronounced /ˈfoːkʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Fokus" der, die, or das?
"Fokus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Fokus"?
The plural of "Fokus" is "Fokusse".
What part of speech is "Fokus"?
"Fokus" is a noun in German.

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