respektvoll
Translation
respectful
Examples
Er hat einen respektvollen Umgang mit Älteren.
He deals with elders in a respectful manner.
Bitte seien Sie im Umgang miteinander respektvoll.
Please be respectful when dealing with one another.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) respectful ((noun)) a respectful... a respectful manner
to be respectful towards ((sb.)) to be respectful towards (sb.) He is respectful towards elders.
Similar Words
Synonyms: achtungsvoll (deferential), ehrerbietig (reverent); Antonyms: respektlos (disrespectful), unhöflich (impolite)
Etymology
A compound of 'Respekt' (respect) and the suffix '-voll' (full of). Literally means 'full of respect'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Respekt' (respect) + 'voll' (full). It's easy to remember if you know the two parts.