achting

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch achtinge, from Old Dutch ahtinga, from Proto-West Germanic *ahtungu. Equivalent to achten (“to esteem, to respect”) +‎ -ing (“-ing, -ation”). Cognate with German Achtung.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑx.tɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: ach‧ting
• Rhymes: -ɑxtɪŋ

Noun

achting f (uncountable)

1. (uncommon) esteem, respect

   Synonym: respect

Descendants

• Afrikaans: agting