No. 13,206 in German
auffallend
Striking or noticeable.
In a sentence
Die Farben des Gemäldes sind sehr auffallend.
The colors of the painting are very striking.
Here, 'auffallend' is used as an adjective to describe colors that attract attention or are striking in appearance.
Er kleidet sich immer auffallend, um sich von der Menge hervorzuheben.
He always dresses conspicuously to stand out from the crowd.
In this sentence, 'auffallend' is used as an adverb modifying the verb, indicating that the manner of dressing is conspicuous or attention-grabbing.
Ihre auffallende Ausdrucksweise macht sie zu einer interessanten Gesprächspartnerin.
Her striking manner of expression makes her an interesting conversational partner.
Here, 'auffallende' is used as an attributive adjective to describe 'Ausdrucksweise' (manner of expression) that is noticeable or remarkable.
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