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prudence in German

prudence in German is Umsicht, Klugheit, Besonnenheit — prudence means careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks.

prudence in German

Umsicht
noun
(uncountable) The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.
Klugheit
noun
(uncountable) The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.
Besonnenheit
noun
(uncountable) The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.
Grütze
noun
(uncountable) The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.

What does "prudence" mean?

  1. noun Careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks.
    "Financial prudence meant they saved a portion of every paycheck."

prudence in a sentence

  • Financial prudence meant they saved a portion of every paycheck.
  • He showed great prudence in refusing to sign the contract without reading it fully.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prudence" in German?

"prudence" in German is Umsicht, Klugheit, Besonnenheit. prudence means: Careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks.

How do you use "prudence" in a sentence?

Example: "Financial prudence meant they saved a portion of every paycheck." In German, "prudence" is Umsicht, Klugheit, Besonnenheit.

Are there other ways to say "prudence" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "prudence": Umsicht, Klugheit, Besonnenheit, Grütze.

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