achtgeben (auf)

Based on: geben
Phrase
1.

to be careful, to take care, to pay attention

(Mostly has an undertone of being careful, so it's as common in the sense of paying attention to mere information. Also spelled "Acht geben" sometimes.)
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  • "Kann ich kurz deinen Stift haben?""Hier. Gib gut auf ihn acht.""Ich verspreche es. Gott ist mein Zeuge."
  • "Can I have your pen for a second?""Here. Watch over him carefully.""I swear it. God is my witness."
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Word of the Day – “achten”

A fun look at the various German words with "acht" (acht, Achtung, verachten,...) and what the number has to do with attention, respect and the observer effect.

Vocab: acht, achtzig, achtel, achten, beachten, beobachten, verachten, achtlos, Achtsamkeit

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How many meanings does the German word 'achtgeben (auf)' have?

achtgeben (auf) has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to be careful, to take care, to pay attention.

What is 'achtgeben (auf)' related to?

The word 'achtgeben (auf)' is related to geben.

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Word of the Day – “achten”
A fun look at the various German words with "acht" (acht, Achtung, verachten,...) and what the number has to do with attention, respect and the observer effect.
Vocab: acht, achtzig, achtel, achten, beachten, beobachten, verachten, achtlos, Achtsamkeit
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