VERB
achten/ˈaxtn̩/to pay attention to; to respect; to heed
achten is a German verb that means to pay attention to, to respect, or to heed. It is pronounced /ˈaxtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "achtete" and the past participle is "geachtet".
Definitions
1.to pay attention to; to heed(attention/care)
a.to observe, to watch carefully, to pay attention (to something/someone)
Bitte achten Sie auf die Stufen.—Please watch the steps.
2.to respect (someone), to hold in esteem(esteem/respect)
a.to regard highly
Er achtet seine Eltern sehr.—He respects his parents very much.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | achten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | achte |
| Present (du) | achtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | achtet |
| Preterite (ich) | achtete |
| Participle II | geachtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | achtete |
| Imperative (singular) | achte |
| Imperative (plural) | achtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "achten" mean in English?
- "achten" means to pay attention to, to respect, or to heed. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "achten"?
- "achten" is pronounced /ˈaxtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "achten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "achten" is "geachtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "achten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "achten" becomes "achtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "achten"?
- "achten" is a verb in German.
