English–German
“attentive” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌmɛɐ̯kzaːm/
Example
Der aufmerksame Fahrer bremste rechtzeitig.
The attentive driver braked in time.
How to say “attentive” in German
“Attentive” in German is aufmerksam.
A person notices another's signals and responds with care, like a driver reacting early to a hazard.
Example sentences with aufmerksam
Der Lehrer lobte den aufmerksamen Schüler.
The teacher praised the attentive student.
Tips for using aufmerksam
- Attributive forms take normal adjective endings, as in ein aufmerksamer Fahrer, while predicative aufmerksam stays uninflected.