uppseende
Swedish
editEtymology
editCalque of German Aufsehen, from upp (“up”) + seende (“seeing”). Attested since 1760.
Noun
edituppseende n
- surprised (negative) attention, stir
- Avslöjandena om politikerns förflutna har väckt uppseende
- The revelations about the politician's past have caused a stir
Usage notes
editAlmost always as "väcka (awaken / arouse) uppseende."