No. 3,172 in German
ehrfurcht
Deep respect or reverence.
In a sentence
Die Stille des Waldes erfüllte ihn mit einer tiefen Ehrfurcht.
The silence of the forest filled him with deep reverence.
Used to express a feeling of profound respect towards nature.
Die Schüler hörten dem berühmten Wissenschaftler in Ehrfurcht zu.
The students listened to the famous scientist in awe.
Here, 'Ehrfurcht' denotes respectful admiration of someone's expertise and tenure.
In der antiken Kultur war Ehrfurcht vor den Göttern ein wichtiger Bestandteil des täglichen Lebens.
In ancient culture, reverence for the gods was a key part of daily life.
Denotes a cultural tradition of showing respect and veneration towards deities.
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