verb
to pay attention (to), to respect
B1
'achten' is a regular weak verb meaning (1) to pay attention (to) and (2) to respect/esteem. Auxiliary: haben. Use collocations: 'auf etwas/jemanden achten' = pay attention to/look after; without 'auf' ('jemanden achten') = to respect. Non‑reflexive; regular conjugation and participle 'geachtet'. Present forms: achte, achtest, achtet.
Examples
Er wurde von allen Kollegen sehr geachtet.
He was highly respected by all his colleagues.
Der Fahrer achtete auf die Fußgänger, weil die Straße wegen Nebels gefährlich gewesen war.
The driver paid attention to the pedestrians because the road had been dangerous due to fog.
Du hast nicht auf die Warnung geachtet.
You didn't pay attention to the warning.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture someone turning their head attentively and giving a small bow to show respect
sounds like 'act in' (act in a careful/respectful way)
Notes
Can mean 'to pay attention to' (achten auf + Akk.) or 'to respect' (jemanden achten). Passive forms are possible (geachtet werden).