caution in German
caution in German is Warnung, Vorsicht, Behutsamkeit — caution means careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
caution in German
Warnung
Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
Vorsicht
Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
Vorsicht
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
Behutsamkeit
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
Achtsamkeit
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
Kaution
Security; guaranty; bail.
warnen
(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
verwarnen
(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
What does "caution" mean?
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noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
"Handle the glassware with caution, because it breaks very easily."
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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."
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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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What is "caution" in German?
"caution" in German is Warnung, Vorsicht, Behutsamkeit. 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 German, "caution" is Warnung, Vorsicht, Behutsamkeit.
Are there other ways to say "caution" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "caution": Warnung, Vorsicht, Behutsamkeit, Achtsamkeit, Kaution, warnen.
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