German Conversation · Level 84
57 words
German word
Reiz
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁaɪ̯ts/
Meaning
- masculine nounappeal
Example
Der Reiz dieses Ortes ist seine Ruhe.
The appeal of this place is its peacefulness.
More examples
Anfangs faszinierend, kann der Reiz der Veränderung schnell verfliegen.
Though initially fascinating, the appeal of change can quickly fade.
Core concept
A quality or effect that pulls attention toward a person, place, or thing, sometimes as a tempting stimulus.
Common phrases
der Reiz des Alltäglichen
the appeal of the everyday
der Reiz der Veränderung
the appeal of change
seinen Reiz verlieren
lose its appeal
Similar words
Charme: A pleasing warmth or grace that makes someone seem friendly and likable.
Faszination: A powerful appeal that captures the imagination and holds intense interest.
Attraktion: A noticeable feature or event that draws people's attention.
Definition in German
Eine anziehende Eigenschaft oder Wirkung, die Interesse, Aufmerksamkeit oder Freude hervorruft
Word origin
Reiz is derived from the verb reizen, historically Middle High German reizen, and names an effect that provokes, stimulates, or attracts.
Usage tips
- Reiz is masculine, with the forms der Reiz and die Reize; the plural often refers to separate attractive features or stimuli.
Other meanings
- temptationnoun
- stimulusnoun
Opposites
- Abneigungaversionnoun
- Desinteressedisinterestnoun
Related words
- reizenstimulateverb
- reizvollappealingadjective
- Reizwirkungattractive effectnoun