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
Comes from 'vor-' (fore-) and 'Sicht' (sight). It conveys the idea of 'looking ahead' or having 'foresight'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as having 'fore-sight' (Vor-sicht). If you can see what's coming, you will be careful.