Rücksichtnahme
consideration for others, thoughtfulness
noun RUEK-zikht-na-me Rare
Usage Note
Rücksichtnahme is the practice of acting with consideration for the needs and feelings of others. It is a social virtue emphasised in German schools, public discourse, and everyday life — e.g. in traffic, housing, and communal living. Noun from Rücksicht nehmen (to show consideration).
Examples
"Gegenseitige Rücksichtnahme ist die Voraussetzung für ein gutes Miteinander."
Natural Translation
Mutual consideration is the prerequisite for good coexistence.
Literal Translation
Mutual consideration-taking is the prerequisite for a good with-each-other.
Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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