der Respekt
Translation
respect, esteem, deference
Examples
Er hat großen Respekt vor seinem Lehrer.
He has great respect for his teacher.
Aus Respekt schwieg er.
He remained silent out of respect.
Grammar Patterns
((to have)) ((respect)) ((for sb./sth.)) to have respect for sb./sth. One should have respect for nature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Achtung, Ehrerbietung; Antonyms: Respektlosigkeit
Etymology
From Latin 'respectus' (a looking back, regard). It's an international word found in many languages.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'respect' in both spelling and meaning, making it easy to remember.