auffallen
stand out · notice
Etwas oder jemand wird von anderen bemerkt, weil es oder er sich von der Umgebung unterscheidet.
The German word "auffallen" is a separable verb made of two parts:
- auf (up/on)
- fallen (to fall)
Meaning:
"auffallen" means "to stand out," "to attract attention," or "to be noticeable." It describes when something or someone catches the eye or captures attention unexpectedly.
Similar words:
- auffällig sein (to be conspicuous)
- hervorstechen (to stand out)
- ins Auge fallen (to catch the eye)
Difference:
- "auffallen" emphasizes the action of attracting attention, often unexpectedly.
- "hervorstechen" usually means to stand out due to a characteristic or quality.
- "auffällig sein" is more about the state of being conspicuous.
- "ins Auge fallen" is a phrase more literal, meaning to literally catch the eye.
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Examples
Das rote Auto fällt mir sofort auf.verb
The red car immediately stands out to me.
Ihnen wird sicher mein neuer Hut auffallen.verb
You will certainly notice my new hat.
Das auffällige Design fällt sofort auf.verb
The striking design immediately stands out.
Mir fällt das neue Design auf.verb
The new design stands out to me.
Ihre leuchtende Jacke fällt in der Menge auf.verb
Her bright jacket stands out in the crowd.
Seine neuen Schuhe fallen mir gleich auf.verb
His new shoes immediately stand out to me.
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