respektieren
to respect
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ʁɛspɛkˈtiːʁən/
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Cultural Note
Respekt (respect) in German culture is often earned through competence and reliability rather than status alone. The native German synonym 'achten' is also widely used and carries a slightly deeper, more personal weight.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich respektiere deine Meinung.
I respect your opinion.
Wir sollten einander respektieren.
We should respect each other.
Er wird von allen respektiert.
He is respected by everyone.