die Attraktion
Translation
attractions, sights, highlights, draws
Examples
Die Hauptattraktion der Stadt ist das Schloss.
The main attraction of the city is the castle.
Der Vergnügungspark hat viele neue Attraktionen.
The amusement park has many new attractions.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is an attraction. sth. is an attraction. The Ferris wheel is the main attraction.
((sth.)) has attractions. sth. has attractions. The park has many attractions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sehenswürdigkeit (sight, landmark), Anziehungspunkt (point of attraction)
Etymology
From Latin 'attrahere' (to draw towards), composed of 'ad-' (to) + 'trahere' (to pull).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'attraction'. Think of an amusement park attraction.