vorsichtig
Translation
careful, cautious, prudent
Examples
Sei bitte vorsichtig!
Please be careful!
Er ist ein vorsichtiger Fahrer.
He is a careful driver.
Man muss mit Feuer vorsichtig sein.
You have to be careful with fire.
Grammar Patterns
to be careful Please be careful when you cross the street.
a careful + Noun He is a very careful driver.
to be careful with sth. You must be careful with fire.
Similar Words
behutsam (cautious), umsichtig (prudent); Antonyms: unvorsichtig (careless), leichtsinnig (reckless)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before, fore-) and 'Sicht' (sight). The idea is 'to have foresight' or 'to look ahead'.
Memory Tips
Think of having 'fore-sight' (Vor-sicht) to see potential dangers before they happen, which makes you careful.