andächtig
Translation
devout, reverent, rapt
Examples
Sie hörten andächtig der Musik zu.
They listened reverently to the music.
Eine andächtige Stille herrschte im Raum.
A reverent silence filled the room.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adverb)) reverently, devoutly. Sie hörten andächtig der Musik zu.
((as an adjective)) reverent, devout. Eine andächtige Stille herrschte.
Similar Words
Synonyms: feierlich, fromm, ergriffen; Antonyms: respektlos, unaufmerksam
Etymology
Comes from the noun 'Andacht' (devotion), which is a combination of 'an-' (on) and 'denken' (to think). So, it's like being 'in thought on' something sacred.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone at a memorial, their head bowed in 'Andacht' (contemplation). Their manner is 'andächtig'.