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
Composed of 'fahren' (to drive) and 'lässig' (casual). It evokes the image of being too casual or relaxed in a situation that requires care.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'fahren' (driving) in a 'lässig' (casual) way, which is 'fahrlässig' (negligent).