zollen
Translation
to pay (tribute, respect), to show, to render
Examples
Ich zolle dir meinen Respekt.
I pay you my respect.
Man muss dem Alter Tribut zollen.
One must pay tribute to old age.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to pay sb. sth. He paid her recognition for her work.
Similar Words
erweisen (to show), spenden (to donate)
Etymology
From Old High German 'zol', related to English 'toll'. The idea is 'to give what is due'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'paying a toll' (Zoll), but for abstract concepts like respect. 'Respekt zollen' means to 'pay respect'.