Der Respekt
Example: Der Respekt vor älteren Menschen ist in unserer Kultur wichtig.
Definition
"Der Respekt" refers to a feeling of admiration and consideration for someone or something, often based on their qualities, achievements, or position. It involves recognizing and valuing the importance or dignity of others, such as showing respect for elders in a culture.
Etymology
The word "der Respekt" comes from the Latin 'respectus,' meaning 'regard' or 'consideration.' It entered German through Latin and French influences, carrying the sense of looking back at someone with esteem. Did you know that it originally implied 'looking back' or 'regarding' someone carefully?
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"Der Respekt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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