VERB
respektieren/ʁɛspɛkˈtiːʁən/to respect; to obey; to honor
respektieren is a German verb that means to respect, to obey, or to honor. It is pronounced /ʁɛspɛkˈtiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "respektierte" and the past participle is "respektiert".
Definitions
1.to regard with respect; to value highly(attitude/person)
a.to show esteem or honor toward someone or something
Man sollte die Rechte anderer Menschen respektieren.—One should respect the rights of other people.
2.to observe or comply with(rules/laws)
a.to obey or adhere to rules or agreements
Alle Teilnehmer müssen die Regeln respektieren.—All participants must respect the rules.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | respektieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | respektiere |
| Present (du) | respektierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | respektiert |
| Preterite (ich) | respektierte |
| Participle II | respektiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | respektierte |
| Imperative (singular) | respektiere |
| Imperative (plural) | respektiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "respektieren" mean in English?
- "respektieren" means to respect, to obey, or to honor. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "respektieren"?
- "respektieren" is pronounced /ʁɛspɛkˈtiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "respektieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "respektieren" is "respektiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "respektieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "respektieren" becomes "respektierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "respektieren"?
- "respektieren" is a verb in German.
