försiktig — 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.
- scrupulous adj Extremely careful and thorough, paying close attention to detail and honesty.
- shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
- vigilant adj Watchful and alert, especially for danger, trouble, or wrongdoing.
- wary adj Cautious and alert to possible danger, deception, or problems.
Senses
försiktig is used for these senses in English:
- canny Careful, prudent, cautious.
- carefully With care; attentively, circumspectly.
- shy Cautious; wary; suspicious.
- softly softly (UK, often, hyphenated) Discreet, low-key, careful.
- vigilant Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary
- wary Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
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.