No. 3,779 in German
rücksicht
Consideration or regard.
In a sentence
Du solltest mehr Rücksicht auf die älteren Menschen nehmen.
You should show more consideration for the elderly people.
In this sentence, 'Rücksicht' is used to signify careful consideration or thoughtfulness regarding others' needs or situations.
Durch seine Rücksicht gegenüber den Mitschülern war er sehr beliebt.
He was very popular due to his consideration towards his classmates.
Here, 'Rücksicht' indicates a behavior of attentively considering the comfort or feelings of peers.
Ohne Rücksicht auf Verluste hat er seinen Plan durchgezogen.
Without consideration for losses, he followed through with his plan.
In this context, 'Rücksicht' is used to emphasize the absence of thoughtfulness or care about the potential negative effects of an action.
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