vorsichtig
Translation
careful, cautious
Examples
Er ist ein sehr vorsichtiger Fahrer.
He is a very careful driver.
Sei vorsichtig auf der Straße!
Be careful on the street!
Fahre bitte vorsichtig!
Please drive carefully!
Grammar Patterns
vorsichtig sein to be careful Be careful!
vorsichtig + Verb to do sth. carefully Please drive carefully!
vorsichtig ((mit sth.)) sein to be careful with sth. Be careful with the knife!
Similar Words
Synonyms: behutsam (gentle), sorgfältig (thorough); Antonyms: unvorsichtig (careless), leichtsinnig (reckless)
Etymology
From the noun 'Vorsicht' (caution), a compound of 'vor-' (before) and 'Sicht' (sight). Being careful means having 'foresight'.
Memory Tips
Think of having 'sight' (Sicht) 'before' (vor) you take a step. This is the essence of being careful.