Achtung bewahren

to maintain composure and respect, especially under pressure

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Noun

Achtung f.

Verb

bewahren

Topic

Gefühle und Geist

In a sentence

Der junge Mann bewahrt Achtung vor dem erfahrenen Lehrer.

How it is used

Means to maintain composure and respect, especially under pressure. Neutral register. Use in a tense meeting when you stay polite despite criticism. Common mistake: confusing with 'Achtung geben' (to pay attention).

Other verbs that go with Achtung

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• jds. Achtung genießento enjoy the respect of others
• jdm. Achtung bezeugento formally show respect through words or gestures
• jdm. Achtung einflößento inspire or command respect through authority or skill
• jdm. Achtung erweisento pay respect through a specific action, like bowing or a toast
• jdm. Achtung zollento publicly acknowledge and honor someone

All collocations with Achtung

Other collocations built on bewahren

• ruhig Blut bewahrento keep calm or stay cool
• jdn. vor einer Dummheit bewahrento prevent someone from doing something foolish
• die Fassung bewahrento keep one's composure
• im Gedächtnis bewahrento preserve in memory
• kühlen Kopf bewahrento keep a cool head
• Ruhe bewahrento keep calm / remain composed
• Stillschweigen bewahrento maintain silence