fahrlässig
Translation
negligent, careless, reckless
Examples
Er handelte grob fahrlässig.
He acted with gross negligence.
Das war ein fahrlässiger Fehler.
That was a careless mistake.
Grammar Patterns
to act negligently fahrlässig handeln He acted negligently.
Similar Words
Synonyms: achtlos, unvorsichtig; Antonyms: sorgfältig, vorsichtig
Etymology
From 'fahren' (to drive) and 'lässig' (casual). The idea of being too casual while performing an action like driving.
Memory Tips
Think of 'fahren' (driving) 'lässig' (casually). Driving casually is negligent.