sorgfältig
Translation
careful, meticulous, thorough
Examples
Sie hat die Arbeit sorgfältig erledigt.
She did the work carefully.
Eine sorgfältige Planung ist wichtig.
Careful planning is important.
Grammar Patterns
to do sth. sorgfältig to do sth. carefully Please read the contract carefully.
a sorgfältig + Noun a careful ... He is a careful student.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gründlich (thorough), gewissenhaft (conscientious); Antonyms: nachlässig (negligent), flüchtig (cursory)
Etymology
From 'Sorge' (care, concern) + the suffix '-fältig'. Literally means 'full of care'.
Memory Tips
Think 'full of care': 'Sorge' (care) + '-fältig' (full). If you are full of care about something, you do it carefully.