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

Infinitiverespektieren
Present (ich)respektiere
Present (du)respektierst
Present (er/sie/es)respektiert
Preterite (ich)respektierte
Participle IIrespektiert
Konjunktiv II (ich)respektierte
Imperative (singular)respektiere
Imperative (plural)respektiert
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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