No. 5,666 in German
blickfang
"Blickfang" means "eye-catcher" or "something that attracts attention."
In a sentence
Das moderne Kunstwerk im Wohnzimmer ist ein wahrer Blickfang.
The modern artwork in the living room is a true eye-catcher.
Here, 'Blickfang' is used as a noun referring to an object that grabs attention visually.
Die Designerin hat für die neue Kollektion viele Kleidungsstücke entworfen, die als Blickfang dienen.
The designer created many clothing pieces for the new collection that serve as eye-catchers.
In this sentence, 'Blickfang' highlights the intended quality of the items to attract visual attention.
Die spektakuläre Dekoration auf der Party war für alles Gäste ein beeindruckender Blickfang.
The spectacular decoration at the party was an impressive eye-catcher for all guests.
Here, 'Blickfang' denotes the visual feature of decoration that caught the attention of the guests.
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