jdm. Achtung erweisen

to pay respect through a specific action, like bowing or a toast

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Not jdm. Achtung zahlen

English says to pay, so zahlen is the verb that comes to mind. German does not take it here. Achtung goes with erweisen, and the pairing is fixed — it is not a rule you can work out, only one you can learn.

Noun

Achtung f.

Verb

erweisen

Topic

Gefühle und Geist

In a sentence

Der Sohn erweist seinem Vater für dessen Lebenswerk Achtung.

How it is used

Means to pay respect through a specific action, like bowing or a toast. Formal register. Use at a military ceremony or official award event. Common mistake: using for everyday politeness—too grand.

Other verbs that go with Achtung

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• jds. Achtung genießento enjoy the respect of others
• Achtung bewahrento maintain composure and respect, especially under pressure
• jdm. Achtung bezeugento formally show respect through words or gestures
• jdm. Achtung einflößento inspire or command respect through authority or skill
• jdm. Achtung zollento publicly acknowledge and honor someone

All collocations with Achtung

Other collocations built on erweisen

• jdm. einen Bärendienst erweisento do someone a disservice
• jdm. einen Dienst erweisento perform a helpful act or favor for someone
• jdm. Ehre erweisento pay tribute or honor someone publicly
• jdm. eine Gnade erweisento grant someone a favor