noun
attention, watch out
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Achtung is a feminine noun meaning attention or the warning exclamation 'watch out'. It is commonly used as the interjection 'Achtung!' Plural Achtungen exists but is rare; the word is often uncountable. No special preposition; regular feminine declension (die Achtung, der Achtung).
Examples
In großer Achtung vor seiner Arbeit ehrte die Stadt den Arzt, weil er vielen Menschen half.
Out of great respect for his work, the city honored the doctor because he helped many people.
Achtung! Der Boden ist rutschig.
Watch out! The floor is slippery.
Die Achtung der Kunden ist wichtig für das Unternehmen.
The customers' respect/attention is important for the company.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a yellow warning triangle with the word 'Achtung' on it
Achtung ~ 'action' (alertness) to remember attention
die — many abstract nouns ending in -ung are feminine (die Achtung)
Notes
'Achtung' can be used as an interjection (warning) or noun meaning 'attention' or 'respect' depending on context.