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caution in German

caution in German is Warnung, Vorsicht, Behutsamkeit — caution means careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.

caution in German

Warnung
noun
Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
Vorsicht
noun
Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
Vorsicht
noun
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
Behutsamkeit
noun
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
Achtsamkeit
noun
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
Kaution
noun
Security; guaranty; bail.
warnen
verb
(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
verwarnen
verb
(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

What does "caution" mean?

  1. noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
    "Proceed with caution — the road is icy ahead."
  2. noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
    "He received a police caution for the minor shoplifting incident."
  3. verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.
    "The doctor cautioned her against skipping her medication."

caution in a sentence

  • Proceed with caution — the road is icy ahead.
  • He received a police caution for the minor shoplifting incident.
  • The doctor cautioned her against skipping her medication.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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: "Proceed with caution — the road is icy ahead." 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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