die Anziehungskraft
Translation
attraction, appeal, gravity, pull
Examples
Die Erde hat eine starke Anziehungskraft.
The Earth has a strong gravitational pull.
Sie hat eine große Anziehungskraft auf Männer.
She has a great appeal to men.
Die Anziehungskraft des Mondes verursacht die Gezeiten.
The Moon's gravity causes the tides.
Grammar Patterns
die Anziehungskraft ((auf+4)) the appeal/attraction to/for sb./sth. The city has a great attraction for tourists.
die Anziehungskraft ((von+3 / et2)) the gravity/pull of sth. The pull of the moon is strong.
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Etymology
Composed of 'Anziehung' (attraction) + 'Kraft' (force, power). Literally 'attraction force'. 'Anziehung' itself comes from 'an|ziehen' (to pull on, to attract).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'An' (on) + 'ziehen' (to pull) + 'Kraft' (force). It's the 'force that pulls on' something, which works for both gravity and personal appeal.