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