die Wertschätzung
Translation
appreciation, esteem, valuation, respect
Examples
Er zeigt seine Wertschätzung durch Blumen.
He shows his appreciation with flowers.
Die Wertschätzung ihrer Arbeit ist ihm wichtig.
The appreciation of her work is important to him.
Sie hat große Wertschätzung für ihre Kollegen.
She has great esteem for her colleagues.
Grammar Patterns
Wertschätzung ((für+4)) appreciation/esteem for sth./sb. She shows great appreciation for his work.
Wertschätzung ((j-m gegenüber)) appreciation/esteem towards sb. He shows great appreciation towards his employees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anerkennung (recognition), Achtung (respect); Antonyms: Missachtung (disregard)
Etymology
From 'Wert' (value, worth) + 'schätzen' (to appreciate, to estimate) + '-ung' (noun-forming suffix). Literally 'value-appreciation'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the act of 'estimating the worth' (Wert schätzen) of a person or their actions.