careful

vorsichtig

Aufmerksam, um Gefahren, Schäden oder Fehler zu vermeiden.

In einfachem Englisch: Paying close attention to avoid danger, damage, or mistakes.

• Be careful with that knife.
• She was careful not to wake the baby.
• Are you always this careful when crossing roads?

So benutzt man es: careful with something (Be careful with the glass.); careful not to do something (He was careful not to slip.); careful about something (Be careful about sharing your address.)

Synonyme: cautious

Gegenteile: careless

Häufige Wendungen: be careful, careful with something, careful when driving

sorgfältig, gründlich

Mit großer Aufmerksamkeit für jedes Detail ausgeführt, damit nichts übersehen oder schlecht gemacht wird.

In einfachem Englisch: Done with close attention to every detail, so that nothing is missed or done badly.

• The plan needs careful thought.
• A careful search revealed the missing ring.
• Her careful measurements helped us build the shelf.

Synonyme: thorough, meticulous

Gegenteile: careless

Häufige Wendungen: careful planning, careful study, careful examination