German word

Attraktion

Pronunciation

IPA/atʁakˈt͡si̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounattraction

Example

Dieses Museum ist eine echte Attraktion für Touristen.

This museum is a real attraction for tourists.

Illustration for Attraktion (attraction)

More examples

Die Insel ist eine touristische Attraktion.

The island is a tourist attraction.

Core concept

A standout feature or event that pulls people toward it and holds their attention.

Common phrases

  • touristische Attraktion

    tourist attraction

  • einzigartige Attraktion

    unique attraction

  • große Attraktion

    major attraction

Similar words

Sehenswürdigkeit: A place or building of historical or cultural interest for tourists to visit.
Highlight: The most notable moment or point during an event or trip.
Publikumsmagnet: A venue or event that draws many visitors or spectators.
Event: A planned occasion organized for a particular purpose.

Definition in German

Attraktion bezeichnet etwas, das aufgrund besonderer Eigenschaften viele Menschen anzieht und Interesse weckt.

Word origin

German Attraktion came through French attraction from Latin attractio, formed from attrahere, meaning 'to draw toward'.

Usage tips

  • Attraktion is feminine, and its plural is Attraktionen; it often describes a popular draw rather than a historic landmark.

Other meanings

  • appealnoun
  • drawnoun

Opposites

  • Abstoßungrepulsionnoun
  • Abneigungaversionnoun

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