Ehrerbietung — meaning in English

English meaning

• deference noun Respectful submission to another person's wishes, judgment, or authority.
• obeisance noun A show of submissiveness, especially through a deep bow; such a bow itself.
• reverence noun Deep respect and awe, often tinged with a sense of the sacred.

Senses

Ehrerbietung is used for these senses in English:

• deference Great respect.
• obeisance Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.
• reverence An act of showing respect, such as a bow.

obeisance — full definition

1. noun A show of submissiveness, especially through a deep bow; such a bow itself.
2. noun A submissive or compliant manner.

Related German words