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die Achtung

attention!, watch out!; respect

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Example

Achtung, der Zug fährt ab!

Attention, the train is leaving!

Yesterday and tomorrow

Er hat die Achtung seiner Kollegen verdient.

He earned the respect of his colleagues.

Du wirst ihre Achtung gewinnen.

You will win her respect.