achtbar

respectable, reputable, decent.

English translations

  1. 01

    respectable

  2. 02

    honorable

Word details

German meaning
Respektabel und ehrenwert; eine Person oder Sache, die Anerkennung verdient.
English meaning
Respectable
Synonym
ehrenwert, respektabel
German example
Er hat ein achtbares Alter erreicht.
English example
He has reached a respectable age.
Comparative
achtbarerSuperlative: am achtbarsten

Example sentences with “achtbar”

  1. Er ist ein achtbarer Bürger der Stadt. (He is a respectable citizen of the town.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'achtbar' and 'respektabel'?

They are near-synonyms. 'Achtbar' has a slightly more traditional, moral connotation of being worthy of esteem, while 'respektabel' is often used for achievements.