Aufmerksam Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufmerksam" is mainly used as adjective meaning "attentive", "observant" or "watchful". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "aufmerksam"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: aufmerksamer
  • Superlative: am aufmerksamsten

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Being attentive, observant, or watchful"

"Aufmerksam", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der aufmerksame Schüler hörte dem Lehrer genau zu.The attentive student listened carefully to the teacher.
  2. Sie war immer sehr aufmerksam gegenüber den Bedürfnissen anderer.She was always very attentive to the needs of others.
  3. Mit aufmerksamem Blick beobachtete er die Umgebung.With an attentive gaze, he observed the surroundings.

2.) "Doing something with attention or care"

"Aufmerksam", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte hören Sie mir aufmerksam zu.Please listen to me attentively.
  2. Er las den Vertrag aufmerksam durch.He read the contract carefully.
  3. Die Kinder folgten aufmerksam den Anweisungen des Lehrers.The children attentively followed the teacher's instructions.
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