German Conversation · Level 108
57 words
German word
missachten
Pronunciation
IPA/mɪsˈaxtn̩/
Meaning
- verbignore
Example
Er missachtet die Regeln.
He ignores the rules.
More examples
Sie missachtet häufig die Meinungen anderer.
She often ignores other people's opinions.
Core concept
A rule, warning, or person is brushed aside as unworthy of attention or respect.
Common phrases
Meinungen anderer missachten
ignore other people's opinions
Warnungen missachten
ignore warnings
Grenzen missachten
ignore boundaries
Similar words
ignorieren: Pay no attention to a person, message, or fact and give it no response.
geringschätzen: Treat someone or their views as unimportant or beneath serious consideration.
übergehen: Leave a person or suggestion unaddressed instead of dealing with it.
Definition in German
jemanden respektlos behandeln oder dessen Hinweise bewusst ignorieren
Word origin
German missachten combines the negative prefix miss- with achten, 'to heed or respect', forming the sense of failing to give proper attention or respect.
Usage tips
- Missachten is a strong, blaming verb in interpersonal contexts, while ignore or disregard can describe the same action more neutrally.