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hochachten
German → American English
American English
highly esteemed
sehr schätzen; hoch respektieren
Ich hochachte seine Leistung und seinen Einsatz.Hochachten is quite formal and is used more often in elevated or written language than in everyday conversation. In normal speech, achten, schätzen, or respektieren are usually more natural.
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Frequently asked questions
What does hochachten mean in English?
It means to esteem highly, respect very much, or hold in high regard.
Is hochachten formal or informal?
It is formal and often literary or elevated in style.
How do you use hochachten in a sentence?
It is usually used like: Ich hochachte ihn sehr. However, this sounds rather elevated; in everyday German, Ich respektiere ihn sehr is more common.