die Achtung

Plural: die not used in plural
Based on: achten
Goethe A1 Noun
  1. Attention! Careful! Watch out!
  2. the respect, the deference
1.

Attention! Careful! Watch out!

(As a stand-alone only.)
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Examples
  • Achtung! In diesem Wald gibt es Einhörner. Bleiben Sie auf den Wegen und lehnen Sie Einladungen zu einem "Tee" ab.
  • Warning! There are unicorns in this forest. Stay on the paths and decline offers for a "tea".
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2.

the respect, the deference

(Sounds a bit epic and deep.)
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  • "Ich habe große Achtung vor meinem Fitness-Trainer.""Meinst du Achtung für oder Interesse an?""Naja... beides."
  • "I have huge respect for my fitness coach.""Do you mean respect for or interest in?""Oh well... both."
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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 'Achtung' have?

Achtung has 2 distinct meanings: 1. Attention! Careful! Watch out!, 2. the respect, the deference.

What is the gender of 'Achtung'?

die

What is the plural of 'Achtung'?

die not used in plural

What is 'Achtung' related to?

The word 'Achtung' is related to achten.

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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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