Nomen

das Augenmerk

focus, special attention, main consideration

Das Hauptaugenmerk liegt auf der Qualität.

The main focus is on quality.

Wir legen unser Augenmerk auf die Kundenzufriedenheit.

We are focusing our attention on customer satisfaction.

sein Augenmerk ((auf+4)) legen/richten to focus/direct one's attention ((on sth.)) We direct our focus to the details.

Synonyms: Fokus (focus), Aufmerksamkeit (attention), Schwerpunkt (main emphasis); Antonyms: Nebensache (minor matter)

Composed of 'Auge' (eye) and 'Merk' (from 'merken', to notice/mark). It literally means 'eye-mark', signifying something you mark with your eye to focus on.

Think of 'marking' something with your 'eye' to give it special attention. This visual connects directly to the meaning of focus.

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