Wert legen auf+Akk.

to place importance on something

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Noun

Wert m.

Verb

legen

Topic

Finanzen

In a sentence

Meine Chefin legt großen Wert auf pünktliches Erscheinen.

How it is used

Means 'to place importance on something.' Neutral/formal register. Use in a job interview when emphasizing punctuality. Common mistake: forgetting 'auf+Akk.'—e.g., 'Ich lege Wert auf Pünktlichkeit.'

Other verbs that go with Wert

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• (k)einen Wert habento have a value
• Wert schätzento estimate or appreciate the value
• den Wert steigernto increase the value
• an Wert gewinnento gain in value

All collocations with Wert

Other collocations built on legen

• zu den Akten legento file away
• einen Akzent legen auf+Akk.to place emphasis on
• einen Brand legento deliberately set a fire, often with criminal intent (arson)
• ein Ei legento lay an egg
• jdm. ein Ei legento play a trick on someone
• etw. auf Eis legento postpone or shelve a plan temporarily
• Feuer legento set fire
• Hand an etw. legento start working on or tamper with something