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.
Watch out. Common mistake: using for everyday politeness—too grand.
In a sentence
Which form of erweisen fills the gap?
Der Sohn ____ seinem Vater für dessen Lebenswerk Achtung.
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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 keep one's respect for someone
- 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
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
All 5 collocations built on erweisen
More from Gefühle und Geist
- jdn. in Stimmung bringento put someone in a good mood
- jdm. Respekt einflößento instill respect in someone
- jdn. im Zaum haltento keep someone under control
- jdm. einen Wunsch erfüllento fulfill a wish for someone
- Selbstvertrauen aufbauento build self-confidence
All collocations in Gefühle und Geist
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