beachten
/bəˈʔaxtn̩/verb★Intermediate
general
To pay attention to something; to consider or take into account.
Beachten Sie die Verkehrsschilder.
Pay attention to the traffic signs.
Man muss die Regeln beachten.
One must consider the rules.
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Often used in formal or official contexts, such as instructions or warnings.
Collocations
etwas beachtento consider somethingauf etwas beachtento pay attention to something
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
'Beachten' is often used in formal contexts, such as instructions or official documents. In everyday language, 'achten' or 'beobachten' might be more common.
📖Word Origin
From Middle High German 'beachten', from 'be-' (intensive prefix) + 'achten' (to esteem, value).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal or official contexts, such as instructions, warnings, or legal texts. Can also be used in everyday language to mean 'to pay attention to' something.
Word Breakdown
be-
intensive prefix
prefixachten
to esteem, value
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