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wary in German

wary in German is vorsichtig, achtsam, umsichtig — wary means cautious and alert to possible danger, deception, or problems.

wary in German

vorsichtig
adj
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
achtsam
adj
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
umsichtig
adj
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
wachsam
adj
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
vorsichtig
adj
Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard

What does "wary" mean?

  1. adj Cautious and alert to possible danger, deception, or problems.
    "Be wary of emails asking for your bank details."
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wary in a sentence

  • Be wary of emails asking for your bank details.
  • The cat stayed wary of the newcomer for weeks.

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What is "wary" in German?

"wary" in German is vorsichtig, achtsam, umsichtig. wary means: Cautious and alert to possible danger, deception, or problems.

How do you use "wary" in a sentence?

Example: "Be wary of emails asking for your bank details." In German, "wary" is vorsichtig, achtsam, umsichtig.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "wary": vorsichtig, achtsam, umsichtig, wachsam.

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