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attrahieren

German → American English

American English

attract

anziehen, bewirken, dass etwas oder jemand Interesse, Aufmerksamkeit oder Anziehungskraft ausübt

Neue wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse attrahieren oft das Interesse der Medien.

Use attrahieren mainly in formal, scientific, or technical contexts. In everyday German, people usually say anziehen or faszinieren instead.

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Anziehung Anziehungskraft

Frequently asked questions

What does „attrahieren“ mean in English?
It means „to attract“.
Is „attrahieren“ used in everyday German?
Not very often. It sounds formal or technical; „anziehen“ is more common in everyday speech.
What is the noun form of „attrahieren“?
The related noun is „Attraktion“ or more generally „Anziehung“ depending on the context.