forsiktig — meaning in English

English meaning

• chary adj Careful, cautious, shy, wary.
• gingerly adv In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.
• soft adj Giving way easily under pressure; not hard or firm.
• vigilant adj Watchful and alert, especially for danger, trouble, or wrongdoing.

Senses

forsiktig is used for these senses in English:

• chary Careful, cautious, shy, wary.
• gingerly In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.
• vigilant Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary

chary — full definition

1. adj Careful, cautious, shy, wary.
2. adj Excessively particular or fussy about details; fastidious.
3. adj Not disposed to give freely; not lavish; frugal, sparing.
4. adj Cared for, regarded as precious; cherished.

gingerly — full definition

1. adv In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.
2. adv Chiefly of dancing or walking: done with small, dainty steps; daintily; also, with excessive delicacy; affectedly, mincingly.

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