sorgfältig
Translation
careful, meticulous, thorough, diligent
Examples
Er ist ein sorgfältiger Arbeiter.
He is a careful worker.
Eine sorgfältige Planung ist wichtig.
Careful planning is important.
Bitte arbeiten Sie sorgfältig.
Please work carefully.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) a careful ... She is a careful student.
((Verb)) + ((Adverb)) ... carefully He checks everything carefully.
Similar Words
gewissenhaft (conscientious), gründlich (thorough); Antonym: nachlässig (negligent)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sorge' (care, concern) and '-fältig' (related to 'fold', implying multiplicity). Literally 'full of care'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone taking great 'Sorge' (care) and being multi-faceted or 'folded' ('-fältig') in their approach.