die Achtung
Translation
attention, warning, respect, esteem
Examples
Achtung! Der Boden ist rutschig.
Attention! The floor is slippery.
Er genießt große Achtung bei Kollegen.
He enjoys great respect among colleagues.
Grammar Patterns
as an interjection used as a cry of warning Attention, there's a step!
Achtung ((vor+3)) respect for sb./sth. She has great respect for his achievement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorsicht (caution), Respekt (respect); Antonym: Verachtung (contempt)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'achten', which means both 'to pay attention to' and 'to respect'.
Memory Tips
Think of a military command 'Attention!' which is 'Achtung!' in German. This helps remember the 'warning' meaning.