This is the 15684th most frequent German word.
zollte
"Zollte" is the preterite form of "zollen," meaning "paid" or "showed" respect, tribute, or acknowledgment.
used to express the action of paying or showing respect or tribute.
Er zollte ihr großen Respekt für ihre Leistung.
He paid her great respect for her achievement.
used metaphorically to signify that something attributes honor or recognition.
Das Kunstwerk zollte dem Künstler große Anerkennung.
The artwork paid great recognition to the artist.
used to indicate the act of directing attention or regard towards someone.