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careful

careful

Meaning of careful

English

acting with caution

Deutsch

handelt mit Bedacht, um Fehler oder Gefahren zu vermeiden

careful

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈkeəf(ə)l/
American English
/ˈkerfəl/

careful with German translation

careful usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Please be careful with the glass.

Bitte sei vorsichtig mit dem Glas.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Be careful, the road is slippery.

Sei vorsichtig, die Straße ist glatt.

careful synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between careful, wary, attentive, thorough, prudent, meticulous, vigilant, and circumspect

W
🇬🇧English
wary

careful because of suspicion

B2often

ENI'm wary of offers that seem too good to be true.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

paying close attention

B1often

ENPlease be attentive during the safety briefing.

T
🇬🇧English
thorough

complete and careful in detail

B1very often

ENShe did a thorough review of the documents.

P
🇬🇧English
prudent

sensible and wise; formal

B2rare word

ENIt would be prudent to save some of your income for emergencies.

M
🇬🇧English
meticulous

extremely careful about details

B2rare word

ENShe is meticulous when preparing reports.

V
🇬🇧English
vigilant

watchful for danger

B2rare word

ENSecurity staff must remain vigilant at all times.

C
🇬🇧English
circumspect

very cautious; formal

C1very rare word

ENPoliticians must be circumspect when discussing sensitive issues.

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careful belongs to the topic "Personality Traits →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does careful mean?

acting with caution

How do you pronounce careful?

careful is pronounced [ˈkeəf(ə)l].

How is careful used in a sentence?

Bitte sei vorsichtig mit dem Glas. Translation: Please be careful with the glass.

Is careful part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, careful can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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