respektvoll
Translation
respectful
Examples
Er hat einen respektvollen Umgang mit Älteren.
He has a respectful way of dealing with elders.
Bitte seien Sie im Umgang miteinander respektvoll.
Please be respectful in your interactions with each other.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) respectful ((noun)) a respectful... a respectful way
to be respectful toward ((sb.)) to be respectful toward (sb.) He is respectful toward elders.
Similar Words
Synonyms: achtungsvoll (deferential), ehrerbietig (reverent); Antonyms: respektlos (disrespectful), unhöflich (impolite)
Etymology
Composed of 'Respekt' (respect) and '-voll' (full of). It literally translates to 'full of respect'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'respect-ful'. The German structure 'Respekt' + 'voll' is very direct and easy to recall.