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
- adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
- adj British dialect, especially Northern English and Scots: pleasant, nice, or considerable.
careful — full definition
- adjective Paying close attention to avoid mistakes, danger, or harm.
- adjective Done with great attention to detail; thorough and precise.