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vorsichtig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • canny adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
  • careful adjective Paying close attention to avoid mistakes, danger, or harm.
  • carefully adverb In a way that pays close attention to avoid mistakes or harm.
  • cautious adj Careful to avoid risk, mistakes, or danger.
  • cautiously adv In a careful, risk-avoiding manner.
  • circumspect adj Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
  • deliberate adjective Done on purpose; intentional.
  • deliberately adverb On purpose; intentionally, not by accident.
  • evasive adj Avoiding direct answers or clear commitment.
  • gingerly adv In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.
  • prudent adj Careful and sensible, especially about avoiding unnecessary risk.
  • wary adj Cautious and alert to possible danger, deception, or problems.

Senses

vorsichtig is used for these senses in English:

  • canny Careful, prudent, cautious.
  • careful Conscientious and painstaking; meticulous.
  • carefully With care; attentively, circumspectly.
  • cautiously In a cautious manner.
  • circumspect Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
  • deliberate Not hasty or sudden; slow.
  • deliberately Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.
  • evasive Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.

canny — full definition

  1. adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
  2. adj British dialect, especially Northern English and Scots: pleasant, nice, or considerable.

careful — full definition

  1. adjective Paying close attention to avoid mistakes, danger, or harm.
  2. adjective Done with great attention to detail; thorough and precise.

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