catch someone's attention

US /kætʃ ˈsʌm.wʌnz əˈten.ʃən/
UK /kætʃ ˈsʌm.wʌnz əˈten.ʃən/
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Aufmerksamkeit erregen, auffallen

to make someone notice you or something

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He tried to wave his hand to catch her attention.
Er versuchte, mit der Hand zu winken, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
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The bright colors of the painting immediately caught my attention.
Die leuchtenden Farben des Gemäldes erregten sofort meine Aufmerksamkeit.
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