Aufsehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufsehen" is mainly used as noun meaning "sensation", "stir" or "attention". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "Aufsehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Aufsehen
Plural: die Aufsehen

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: aufsehen
Simple past: sah auf
Participle: aufgesehen

See full conjugation of aufsehen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "Aufsehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Notable public attention or interest, especially for something unusual"

"Aufsehen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Notable public attention or interest, especially for something unusual."
Translation(s): sensation, stir, attention, fuss
Synonym(s): Aufregung, Sensation
Antonym(s): Gleichgültigkeit, Desinteresse
Related word(s): Aufmerksamkeit, Interesse

📝 Some usage examples:

Das neue Buch erregte großes Aufsehen.The new book caused a great sensation.
Sein Auftritt sorgte für viel Aufsehen.His appearance caused a lot of stir.
Die Ausstellung zog viel Aufsehen auf sich.The exhibition attracted a lot of attention.

2.) "To look up or raise one's gaze"

"Aufsehen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To look up or raise one's gaze."
Translation(s): look up, glance up
Synonym(s): hochschauen, hinaufsehen
Antonym(s): niederschauen, wegsehen
Related word(s): blicken, schauen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste aufsehen, um den Vogel zu sehen.He had to look up to see the bird.
Sie sah von ihrem Buch auf.She looked up from her book.
Als er den Lärm hörte, sah er auf.When he heard the noise, he looked up.

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