achten
A2#1,832Hear it
verb
- to care about, to pay attention to
- to keep an eye on
- to respect
- to pay attention to something
Forms
Present
| I | achte |
|---|---|
| you | achtest |
| he, she, it | achtet |
| we | achten |
| you (plural) | achtet |
| they | achten |
Preterite
| I | achtete |
|---|---|
| you | achtetest |
| he, she, it | achtete |
| we | achteten |
| you (plural) | achtetet |
| they | achteten |
Subjunctive I
| I | achte |
|---|---|
| you | achtest |
| he, she, it | achte |
| we | achten |
| you (plural) | achtet |
| they | achten |
Subjunctive II
| I | achtete |
|---|---|
| you | achtetest |
| he, she, it | achtete |
| we | achteten |
| you (plural) | achtetet |
| they | achteten |
Imperative
| you | acht / achte |
|---|---|
| you (plural) | achtet |
Other forms
| infinitive | achten |
|---|---|
| past participle | geachtet |
| present participle | achtend |
Used in the library
- Der Priester achtet darauf, dass niemand in der Kirche isst.The priest makes sure nobody eats in the church.A2Noch einmal, bitte (4) — Once more, please (4) (A2)
- „Achte auf die Knie und lehn dich nach vorn", sagt er."Watch your knees and lean forwards," he says.A2Skiurlaub in Tirol — Skiing in Tyrol (A2)
- „Achte auf die Zeit und sei um sechs zu Hause", sagt der Vater."Watch the time and be home at six," says the father.A2Ferien an der Ostsee — Holidays on the Baltic (A2)
- Wie alle anderen verspricht sie, das Grundgesetz und die Gesetze zu achten.Like everyone else, she promises to respect the Basic Law and the laws.B1Zwei Pässe in der Tasche — Two Passports in Her Pocket