die Rücksichtnahme
Translation
consideration, thoughtfulness, regard
Examples
Rücksichtnahme im Verkehr ist sehr wichtig.
Consideration in traffic is very important.
Er bat um Rücksichtnahme auf seine Situation.
He asked for consideration of his situation.
Grammar Patterns
consideration ((for sb./sth.)) consideration for sb./sth. Consideration for others is a virtue.
out of consideration ((for sb./sth.)) out of consideration for sb./sth. He remained silent out of consideration for her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Achtung, Respekt, Mitgefühl; Antonyms: Rücksichtslosigkeit (inconsiderateness)
Etymology
From 'Rücksicht nehmen' (to take into consideration). 'Rück-' (back) + 'Sicht' (view) + 'Nahme' (taking). Literally 'taking a back-view', i.e., looking back to see how others are affected.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'taking' ('-nahme') a 'look back' ('Rück-sicht') at others before you act. This is the essence of consideration.