Noun
das Augenmerk
Pronunciation: /ˈaʊ̯ɡənˌmɛʁk/
attention; focus
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Meanings
Noun
- attention; focus
Example sentence
Mein Augenmerk gilt vor allem dem Betriebsklima.
My main focus is on the working atmosphere.
Word forms
singular
das Augenmerk
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Augenmerk
Accusativedas Augenmerk
Dativedem Augenmerk
Genitivedes Augenmerks
Augenmerk has no common plural.
Usage
- sein Augenmerk auf etwas richten — Direct one's attention to something; auf takes accusative.
- besonderes Augenmerk — Special attention or focus; normally no plural.
Unser Augenmerk richtet sich diesmal auf die kleinen Details.
This time, our attention is focused on the small details.