German Conversation · Level 108
57 words
German word
ansprechend
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanˌʃprɛçn̩t/
Meaning
- adjectiveattractive
Example
Das ist ein ansprechendes Angebot.
That is an attractive offer.
More examples
Das Hotel hat ein ansprechendes Ambiente.
The hotel has an attractive ambience.
Core concept
A welcoming shop window catches the eye and makes the offer seem worth considering.
Common phrases
ansprechendes Design
attractive design
ein ansprechendes Angebot
attractive offer
Similar words
sympathisch: Making a person seem warm, likable, and pleasant company.
attraktiv: Visibly appealing in appearance or features, and able to command attention.
Definition in German
Etwas bezeichnet, das Gefallen weckt und leicht positive Reaktionen hervorruft.
Word origin
Ansprechend is the adjective formed from the present participle of ansprechen, which means literally to address someone and has developed the sense of appealing.
Usage tips
- For people, ansprechend often describes a pleasant or appealing manner, while attraktiv more directly emphasizes physical attractiveness.
Other meanings
- appealingadjective
- pleasantadjective
Opposites
- abstoßendrepulsiveadjective
- unattraktivunattractiveadjective
Related words
- ansprechenaddressverb
- ansprechbarapproachableadjective
- Ansprechpartnercontact personnoun