ADJECTIVE

vorsichtig/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɪçtɪç/careful; cautious; prudently

vorsichtig is a German adjective that means careful, cautious, or prudently. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɪçtɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "vorsichtiger" and "vorsichtigsten".

Definitions

1.acting with care to avoid danger or mistakes(general)

a.exercising attention to avoid risks

Sei vorsichtig, wenn du die Straße überquerst.—Be careful when you cross the street.

b.showing a cautious or prudent manner

Er sprach in einem sehr vorsichtigen Ton.—He spoke in a very cautious tone.

Adjective Forms

Positivevorsichtig
Comparativevorsichtiger
Superlativevorsichtigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "vorsichtig" mean in English?
"vorsichtig" means careful, cautious, or prudently. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "vorsichtig"?
"vorsichtig" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɪçtɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "vorsichtig"?
The comparative of "vorsichtig" is "vorsichtiger" and the superlative is "vorsichtigsten".
What part of speech is "vorsichtig"?
"vorsichtig" is a adjective in German.

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