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deference in German

deference in German is Ehrerbietung, Achtung, Respekt — deference means respectful submission to another person's wishes, judgment, or authority.

deference in German

Ehrerbietung
noun
Great respect.
Achtung
noun
Great respect.
Respekt
noun
Great respect.

What does "deference" mean?

  1. noun Respectful submission to another person's wishes, judgment, or authority.
    "The junior staff treated the veteran surgeon with great deference."
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deference in a sentence

  • The junior staff treated the veteran surgeon with great deference.
  • Out of deference to her wishes, they cancelled the party.

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What is "deference" in German?

"deference" in German is Ehrerbietung, Achtung, Respekt. deference means: Respectful submission to another person's wishes, judgment, or authority.

How do you use "deference" in a sentence?

Example: "The junior staff treated the veteran surgeon with great deference." In German, "deference" is Ehrerbietung, Achtung, Respekt.

Are there other ways to say "deference" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "deference": Ehrerbietung, Achtung, Respekt.

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