This is the 3172nd most frequent German word.
ehrfurcht
Deep respect or reverence.
Used to express a feeling of profound respect towards nature.
Die Stille des Waldes erfüllte ihn mit einer tiefen Ehrfurcht.
The silence of the forest filled him with deep reverence.
Here, 'Ehrfurcht' denotes respectful admiration of someone's expertise and tenure.
Die Schüler hörten dem berühmten Wissenschaftler in Ehrfurcht zu.
The students listened to the famous scientist in awe.
Denotes a cultural tradition of showing respect and veneration towards deities.