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caution in Dutch

caution in Dutch is waarschuwing, omzichtigheid, voorzichtigheid — caution means careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.

caution in Dutch

waarschuwing
noun
Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
omzichtigheid
noun
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
voorzichtigheid
noun
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
terughoudendheid
noun
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
voorzorg
noun
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
borg
noun
Security; guaranty; bail.
borgsom
noun
Security; guaranty; bail.
garantie
noun
Security; guaranty; bail.
waarborg
noun
Security; guaranty; bail.
waarschuwen
verb
(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
manen
verb
(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

What does "caution" mean?

  1. noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
    "Handle the glassware with caution, because it breaks very easily."
  2. noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
    "Officers gave the teenager a caution and sent him home."
  3. verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.
    "The guide cautioned us not to swim near the rocks."
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caution in a sentence

  • Handle the glassware with caution, because it breaks very easily.
  • Investors were urged to show caution before putting money into the scheme.
  • Officers gave the teenager a caution and sent him home.
  • A caution can still show up on some background checks.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "caution" in Dutch?
"caution" in Dutch is waarschuwing, omzichtigheid, voorzichtigheid. caution means: Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
How do you use "caution" in a sentence?
Example: "Handle the glassware with caution, because it breaks very easily." In Dutch, "caution" is waarschuwing, omzichtigheid, voorzichtigheid.
Are there other ways to say "caution" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 11 translations listed for "caution": waarschuwing, omzichtigheid, voorzichtigheid, terughoudendheid, voorzorg, borg.
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