auffällig
conspicuous · noticeable · striking
Etwas, das sofort ins Auge fällt, weil es ungewöhnlich, besonders oder sehr deutlich ist.
The German word "auffällig" is an adjective meaning "conspicuous," "noticeable," or "striking."
- It is made up of two parts:
- "auf" (on/up)
- "fällig" (due or appearing)
Together conveying the sense of something that stands out or demands attention.
Similar words:
- "markant" (distinctive, striking)
- "deutlich" (clear, distinct)
- "sichtbar" (visible)
Differences:
- "auffällig" implies something unusual that draws attention or stands out, often visibly or behaviorally.
- "markant" emphasizes distinctiveness in a positive or defining way.
- "deutlich" and "sichtbar" mainly refer to clarity or visibility, not necessarily unusualness.
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Examples
Das Verhalten ist auffällig.adjective
The behavior is conspicuous.
Sein auffälliges Aussehen fällt sofort auf.adjective
His conspicuous appearance is immediately noticeable.
Seine Kleidung war sehr auffällig.adjective
His clothing was very noticeable.
Das Muster der Jacke ist ziemlich auffällig.adjective
The pattern of the jacket is quite striking.
Die auffälligen Fehler im Text sollten korrigiert werden.adjective
The conspicuous mistakes in the text should be corrected.
Die auffällige Bewegung der Katze machte alle neugierig.adjective
The conspicuous movement of the cat made everyone curious.
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