This is the 2121st most frequent German word.
achtung
"Achtung" means "attention" or "respect" in English.
The word "Achtung" is used as an exclamation to alert someone to potential danger or important information.
Achtung! Das ist gefährlich.
Attention! That's dangerous.
Here, "Achtung" is used in the sense of "respect" or "regard," often appearing in the phrase "Achtung vor etwas haben."
Wir müssen Achtung vor den Regeln haben.
We must have respect for the rules.
In this context, "Achtung" denotes "admiration" or "esteem" for a particular subject or achievement.