English–German

“pay attention to” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈaxtn̩/

Example

Bitte beachte die Regeln.

Please pay attention to the rules.

Illustration for beachten (pay attention to)

How to say “pay attention to” in German

“Pay attention to” in German is beachten.

A rule or factor stays in view as an action or decision takes shape.

Full entry for beachten: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with beachten

Im Konzert sollte man die Anweisungen des Personals beachten.

At the concert, one should follow the staff's instructions.

Tips for using beachten

  • Beachten takes a direct accusative object, as in 'die Regeln beachten', not 'auf die Regeln beachten'.

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