noun
respect
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Respekt means 'respect', an attitude of esteem or cautious regard. It is a masculine noun (der Respekt); singular often used uncountably. Plural Respekte exists but is rare. Genitive singular is des Respekts. Declension follows typical masculine patterns; use dem Respekt in dative.
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Man sollte anderen Menschen mit Respekt begegnen.
You should treat other people with respect.
Der Lehrer behandelte die Schüler mit Respekt, obwohl einige unruhig waren.
The teacher treated the students with respect, although some were restless.
Man sollte älteren Menschen mit Respekt begegnen.
One should treat elderly people with respect.
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Imagine two people bowing slightly to each other to show 'Respekt'
Like English 'respect' — nearly identical sound
Der — many short abstract nouns are masculine; remember 'der Respekt'
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Respekt is often used as an uncountable abstract noun. It is masculine in German (der Respekt).