achten
to respect, to pay attention to
English translations
- 01
pay attention
- 02
watch
- 03
heed
Word details
- German meaning
- Respektieren, aufmerksam sein.
- English meaning
- To respect, to pay attention
- Synonym
- respektieren, ehren
- German example
- Man sollte die Umwelt achten.
- English example
- One should respect the environment.
- Auxiliary Verb
- haben
- Present
- ich achte du achtest er/sie/es ich achtet wir achten ihr achtet sie achten
- Past Participle
- ich habe geachtet du hast geachtet er/sie/es hat geachtet wir haben geachtet ihr habt geachtet sie haben geachtet
- Past
- ich achtete du achtetest er/sie/es achtete wir achteten ihr achtetet sie achteten
Related words
- achtend
Respectful
- achtenswert
Respectable, commendable
- verschmachten
to be parched with thirst
- erachten
Consider
- beobachten
to observe
- schlachten
slaughter
- Trachtenkleid
traditional dress
- gutachten
Expert opinion
- die Radieschen von unten betrachten
To kick the bucket
- mißachten
To disregard means to ignore, disrespect, or pay no attention to something or someone.
- verpachten
Lease
- beachten
To pay attention
- verachten
to despise
- abschlachten
to slaughter, to massacre
- Trachtenverein
Traditional costume association
- betrachten
To consider, to look at
- entmachten
To disempower
- schmachten
to yearn
- verfrachten
to transport
- Grachtenrundfahrt
A canal cruise is a boat trip through the canals of a city, typically in Amsterdam.
- menschenverachtend
Misanthropic, contemptuous of humanity
- Gutachten
Expert opinion, assessment
- pachten
To lease
- weihnachten
Christmas
- trachten
to strive
- verachtenswert
Despicable means something or someone is so bad or immoral that it/they deserve contempt.
- missachten
To disregard
- beachtenswert
Noteworthy
- begutachten
to assess
- Weihnachten
Christmas
- verachtend
Contemptuous, disdainful
- Trachtenkleidchen
Mini dirndl
- Vaterschaftsgutachten
A paternity test is an assessment that determines the paternity of a person through genetic analysis.
- übernachten
To stay overnight
- Vakuumglocke
A vacuum bell jar is a container used to create a vacuum and to observe or manipulate objects under vacuum.
- Obstkuchen
A fruitcake is a cake made with various fruits, often dried fruits and nuts.
- Kesselschlacht
encirclement battle
- Vatersschwester
Paternal aunt
- Schokopudding
Chocolate pudding is a dessert made from chocolate, milk, and sugar that has a pudding-like consistency.
- Kranichzug
The crane migration refers to the migration of cranes to their winter or summer quarters.
- Dankopfer
thank offering
- Faktur
Invoice
- Teichmolch
Smooth newt
- Cottage
A cottage is a small, cozy house, often located in the countryside.
- Birkenwäldchen
Birch grove, birch copse
- Birkenwald
birch forest
- Kulturalismus
Culturalism
- Langzeitstudie
A longitudinal study is a research study that is conducted over a long period of time to observe changes or developments.
- Abfindungsbrennerei
Small-scale distillery
Example sentences with “achten”
Du musst auf den Verkehr achten. (You must pay attention to the traffic.)
Frequently asked questions
Does 'achten' require a preposition?
Yes, when meaning 'to pay attention', it is 'achten auf' + accusative.