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
'Respekt' and 'Rücksicht' both describe a considerate way of dealing with others. 'Respekt' is more of an attitude: you respect the other person and treat them politely. 'Rücksicht' is more strongly connected to your own behavior: you pay attention to other people's needs or feelings and adjust your actions accordingly. That is why people often say 'Rücksicht nehmen auf jemanden' (to show consideration for someone). The words can be confused because respectful behavior often also shows consideration. The difference is: 'Respekt' is respect, while 'Rücksicht' is the concrete act of taking someone else's situation into account.
Frau Weber nimmt Rücksicht auf den kranken Kollegen und verschiebt den Termin.
Ms. Weber shows consideration for her sick colleague and postpones the appointment.
Vor dem Gespräch zeigt Paul Respekt und hört der Nachbarin ruhig zu.
Before the conversation, Paul shows respect and calmly listens to his neighbor.