veneration / reverence
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reverence
A feeling of deep respect, great admiration, and high esteem for a person or thing.
Seine Verehrung für die berühmte Wissenschaftlerin war in jedem seiner Worte spürbar.
His reverence for the famous scientist could be felt in every word he said.
'Die Verehrung' (veneration / reverence) is derived from the verb 'verehren' (to revere), which is an intensified form of 'ehren' (to honor). The prefix 'ver-' strengthens the meaning here. The ending '-ung' turns it into a feminine noun.
Er ehrt seine Eltern, aber seine Verehrung gilt seinem alten Lehrer.
He honors his parents, but his reverence is reserved for his old teacher.
The feeling of 'Verehrung' (veneration / reverence) is usually directed toward a person or thing. For this, German uses the preposition 'für' followed by the accusative.
Ihre Verehrung für den Künstler war grenzenlos.
Her reverence for the artist was boundless.
'Verehrung' (veneration / reverence) is a strong and rather formal word. It describes a feeling that goes far beyond normal respect or affection and almost borders on worship.
Die Fans brachten dem Rockstar eine fast kultische Verehrung entgegen.
The fans showed the rock star an almost cult-like veneration.
Common adjectives that describe 'Verehrung' (reverence) are 'tief' (deep), 'groß' (great), or 'aufrichtig' (sincere). You can 'Verehrung ausdrücken' (express reverence) or 'voller Verehrung sein' (be full of reverence).
Er sprach mit tiefer Verehrung über die Arbeit der Menschenrechtsaktivistin.
He spoke with deep reverence about the work of the human rights activist.
respect
'Respekt' and 'Verehrung' both have to do with respect and admiration. However, 'Respekt' is much more general and fits many normal situations, for example with colleagues, parents, or teachers. 'Verehrung' is stronger and more solemn. It describes very great admiration or, in a religious context, the worship of a deity or saint. The words can be confused because 'Verehrung' can be a kind of very strong 'Respekt'. In everyday language, 'Respekt' is usually more natural; 'Verehrung' fits only when the admiration is especially great or meant in a religious sense.
Die Verehrung der Heiligen spielt in dieser Kirche eine wichtige Rolle.
The veneration of saints plays an important role in this church.
Der Fahrer zeigt Respekt, weil er an der Schule besonders langsam fährt.
The driver shows respect by driving especially slowly near the school.