außer Acht lassen

Based on: achten, lassen
Phrase
1.

to not take into consideration

(Sounds formal.)
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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 'außer Acht lassen' have?

außer Acht lassen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to not take into consideration.

What is 'außer Acht lassen' related to?

The word 'außer Acht lassen' is related to achten and lassen.

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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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