Achtung

dieNoun

attention; respect; caution; watch out

English translations

  1. 01

    Attention

Word details

German meaning
Aufmerksamkeit oder Respekt gegenüber jemandem oder etwas.
English meaning
Respect, attention
Synonym
Respekt, Aufmerksamkeit
German example
Wir sollten die Natur mit Achtung behandeln.
English example
We should treat nature with respect.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Achtung
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Achtung”

  1. Achtung, Stufe! (Watch out, step!)

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Achtung' mean 'attention' or 'respect'?

It means both. As an interjection, it means 'attention' or 'caution'. As a noun, it means 'respect' or 'esteem'.