No. 4,334 in German
fokussieren
To focus.
In a sentence
Ich fokussiere die Kamera, um ein klares Bild zu erhalten.
I am focusing the camera to obtain a clear image.
The verb 'fokussieren' here is used in a technical sense, referring to the adjustment of a device to achieve clarity.
Er konzentriert sich darauf, bei der Arbeit fokussiert zu bleiben.
He concentrates on staying focused while working.
The word 'fokussiert' here is used metaphorically to refer to maintaining attention or concentration.
Die Künstlerin fokussiert sich auf die Farben, die sie verwendet.
The artist focuses on the colors she uses.
The reflexive form 'fokussiert sich auf' is used to indicate the artist's deliberate attention to a particular aspect.
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