consideration
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to show consideration for
To pay attention to the needs, feelings, or interests of other people or circumstances and adjust one's own actions accordingly.
Bitte nehmen Sie Rücksicht auf die Nachbarn und machen Sie nach 22 Uhr keine laute Musik mehr.
Please show consideration for the neighbors and don't play loud music after 10 p.m.
'Rücksicht' (consideration) consists of 'zurück' (back) and 'Sicht' (view). The literal meaning is therefore to 'look back' or look around in order to check how one's own actions affect others.
Aus Rücksicht auf die schlafenden Kinder sprachen die Eltern nur leise.
Out of consideration for the sleeping children, the parents spoke only quietly.
The word family includes the important adjectives 'rücksichtsvoll' (considerate) and the opposite 'rücksichtslos' (inconsiderate / reckless).
Er ist ein sehr rücksichtsvoller Fahrer.
He is a very considerate driver.
The noun 'Rücksicht' (consideration) is almost always used in the fixed expression 'Rücksicht auf jemanden/etwas nehmen' (to show consideration for someone/something). The preposition 'auf' requires the accusative here.
Beim Radfahren im Park muss man auf Fußgänger Rücksicht nehmen.
When cycling in the park, you have to show consideration for pedestrians.
respect
Both words can describe polite behavior toward others. „Respekt“ refers more to the general attitude of recognizing other people’s rights and feelings, while „Rücksicht“ means specifically adapting one’s own actions to their needs. Use „Respekt“ for the attitude and „Rücksicht“ for the practical behavior.
Aus Rücksicht auf die anderen Gäste stellte er sein Handy lautlos.
Out of consideration for the other guests, he put his phone on silent.
Aus Respekt vor den anderen Gästen sprach er während des Konzerts leise.
Out of respect for the other guests, he spoke quietly during the concert.
