No. 2,121 in German
achtung
"Achtung" means "attention" or "respect" in English.
In a sentence
Achtung! Das ist gefährlich.
Attention! That's dangerous.
The word "Achtung" is used as an exclamation to alert someone to potential danger or important information.
Wir müssen Achtung vor den Regeln haben.
We must have respect for the rules.
Here, "Achtung" is used in the sense of "respect" or "regard," often appearing in the phrase "Achtung vor etwas haben."
Die Forschung verdient unsere höchste Achtung.
The research deserves our highest respect.
In this context, "Achtung" denotes "admiration" or "esteem" for a particular subject or achievement.
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