No. 728 in Norwegian
oppsikt
"Oppsikt" means "attention" or "notice" in English.
In a sentence
Nyheten om hennes prestasjoner skapte oppsikt i hele byen.
The news of her achievements caused a stir throughout the city.
In this sentence, 'oppsikt' is used to mean 'a stir' or a notable level of attention among people due to an impressive or unusual event.
Den nye utstillingen på museet har vakt stor oppsikt blant kunstkjennere.
The new exhibition at the museum has drawn much attention among art connoisseurs.
Here, 'oppsikt' signifies 'attention' or 'interest', denoting the curiosity and focus provoked by the exhibition.
Når du skriver en undersøkelse, er det viktig å unngå formuleringer som vekker unødvendig oppsikt.
When writing a survey, it is important to avoid phrasing that causes unnecessary attention.
In this case, 'oppsikt' refers to 'attention' or 'notice', highlighting reactions that may be surprising or undesired due to their nature.
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