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
Composed of 'Sorge' (care, concern) and the suffix '-fältig', meaning 'full of'. So, 'full of care'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Sorge' means 'care'. Imagine being so full of 'Sorge' for a task that you complete it very carefully.