ehren
Translation
to honour, to respect, to credit
Examples
Wir ehren die Helden des Krieges.
We honour the heroes of the war.
Sie ehrt ihre Eltern sehr.
She respects her parents very much.
Es ehrt mich, hier zu sein.
It honours me to be here.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) ((für et4)) ehren to honour (sb.) for (sth.). He was honoured for his bravery.
((j-n)) ehren to honour (sb.). We honour our ancestors.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to respect, to dignify; Antonyms: to despise, to dishonour
Etymology
A verb derived from the noun 'Ehre' (honour).
Memory Tips
To 'ehren' someone is the act of giving them 'Ehre' (honour).