Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
achtung
Interjection
/ˈɑːk.tʊŋ/
Definition
A German word meaning ‘attention’ or ‘caution’.
Examples
- Achtung! There is a car coming!
- During the training, the instructor shouted ‘Achtung!’ to get everyone’s attention.
Meaning
Used to alert someone to pay attention or to be careful.
Synonyms
- Attention
- Watch out
- Beware
