Sorgfältig
Example: Sie arbeitet immer sehr sorgfältig an ihren Aufgaben.
Definition
"Sorgfältig" describes doing something with great care, attention, and thoroughness. It means performing tasks diligently and meticulously, ensuring accuracy and avoiding mistakes. For example, someone who works "sorgfältig" on their assignments pays close attention to every detail to achieve the best result.
Etymology
The word "sorgfältig" comes from the German roots "Sorge," meaning care or worry, and "-fältig," related to full or abundant. Essentially, it means 'full of care.' Did you know that the word originally implied a sense of concern or worry to ensure something is done properly? Over time, it evolved to emphasize carefulness and thoroughness.
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"Sorgfältig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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