Bewusst
Example: Er ist sich der Risiken bewusst und handelt vorsichtig.
Definition
"Bewusst" is a German adjective describing a state of being aware or conscious of something, often implying deliberate recognition or understanding. For example, in the phrase 'Er ist sich der Risiken bewusst und handelt vorsichtig,' it means he is aware of the risks and acts carefully.
Etymology
The word "bewusst" comes from the German verb 'wissen,' meaning 'to know,' combined with the prefix 'be-' which often intensifies the action. It originally conveyed a sense of 'knowing thoroughly' or 'being fully aware.' Did you know that its roots trace back to Old High German 'wizzan,' related to knowledge and consciousness?
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"Bewusst" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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