German word

beachten

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈaxtn̩/

Meaning

  • verbpay attention to

Example

Bitte beachte die Regeln.

Please pay attention to the rules.

Illustration for beachten (pay attention to)

More examples

Im Konzert sollte man die Anweisungen des Personals beachten.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • die Verkehrsregeln beachten

    observe the traffic rules

  • die Anweisungen beachten

    follow the instructions

  • Hygienevorschriften beachten

    observe hygiene regulations

Similar words

aufpassen: Watch out for danger or changes and guard against mistakes or loss.
achten: Treat people, things, or surroundings with care and consideration.
befolgen: Follow stated instructions or rules in practice.

Definition in German

Etwas (Akk.) beachten bedeutet, auf etwas zu achten und dieses in das eigene Verhalten oder die eigene Entscheidung einzubeziehen.

Word origin

Beachten combines the prefix be- with the older verb achten, whose sense involves paying heed or regard to something.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • take into accountverb
  • noticeverb
  • followverb

Opposites

Related words

  • beachtenswertnoteworthyadjective
  • Beachtungattentionnoun

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