respektvolles

Respektvolles is the neuter singular form of the German adjective respektvoll, meaning "respectful" or "full of respect." It is used before neuter nouns in nominative or accusative positions, typically after an indefinite article. For example: ein respektvolles Verhalten. With a definite article the form changes to respektvolles? No; the common neuter form after indefinite is respektvolles, while with a definite article you would usually say das respektvolle Verhalten, des respektvollen Verhaltens. The term can appear in phrases such as respektvolles Zuhören or respektvolles Miteinander to describe conduct that shows consideration for others.

Etymology: respektvoll derives from Respekt plus the German suffix -voll, meaning "full of." The noun Respekt itself comes from the word with Latin or French roots meaning regard or consideration, and the suffix -voll creates adjectives describing a quality.

Grammar and usage notes: As an attributive adjective, respektvoll follows standard German declension rules. Examples: ein respektvolles Verhalten (neuter, nominative/accusative with indefinite article); das respektvolle Verhalten (neuter, nominative/accusative with definite article); des respektvollen Verhaltens (neuter, genitive). Other gender and number forms include respektvoller (masculine nominative), respektvolle (feminine/plural), and respektvollem (dative). In practice, respektvoll is commonly used in formal writing and everyday speech to indicate courteous, considerate behavior.

See also: Respekt; Höflichkeit; Umgangsformen. Opposite: respektlos (disrespectful).