das Aufsehen
Translation
stir, sensation, commotion, fuss
Examples
Sein Auftritt erregte großes Aufsehen.
His appearance caused a great stir.
Er wollte um jeden Preis Aufsehen vermeiden.
He wanted to avoid causing a stir at all costs.
Grammar Patterns
Aufsehen erregen (to cause a stir/sensation) The case caused a worldwide sensation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sensation, Skandal, Wirbel; Antonym: Unauffälligkeit (inconspicuousness)
Etymology
From 'auf' (up) + 'sehen' (to see). Literally 'to look up,' which is what people do when something causes a stir or attracts attention.
Memory Tips
Imagine everyone suddenly looking 'auf' (up) to 'sehen' (see) something sensational happening.