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Rücksicht

English translation of Rücksicht

consideration

The German word Rücksicht translates to consideration in English. It is used to express the act of being considerate or thoughtful towards others. Rücksicht is often used in situations where one is expected to show empathy and understanding towards the feelings or needs of others. It can also refer to the act of taking something into consideration before making a decision or taking an action.


Example sentences using: Rücksicht

Bitte nehmen Sie Rücksicht auf meine Gefühle.

English translation of Bitte nehmen Sie Rücksicht auf meine Gefühle.

Please consider my feelings.

In this sentence, Rücksicht means 'consideration' or 'regard'. The speaker asks somebody to be considerate of their feelings, implying that they may be hurt or disregarded by the other person's words or actions.

Wir sollten Rücksicht auf die Umwelt nehmen.

English translation of Wir sollten Rücksicht auf die Umwelt nehmen.

We should take care of the environment.

In this context, Rücksicht represents the act of taking care or consideration. The sentence implies the urge to treat the environment with respect and concern, for the preservation and future sustainability.

Er zeigte keine Rücksicht auf ihre Bedürfnisse.

English translation of Er zeigte keine Rücksicht auf ihre Bedürfnisse.

He showed no consideration for her needs.

Here, Rücksicht talks about 'consideration' or 'thoughtfulness'. The sentence indicates that 'he' disregarded ‘her’ needs, showing a lack of empathy and understanding toward the other person.

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