Vorsichtig sein
Example: Du musst vorsichtig sein, wenn du die Straße überquerst.
Definition
"Vorsichtig sein" means to act with caution and care to avoid danger or mistakes. It involves being alert and attentive, especially in situations where there might be risks, such as crossing a street safely, as in the example phrase "Du musst vorsichtig sein, wenn du die Straße überquerst."
Etymology
The phrase "vorsichtig sein" comes from the German adjective "vorsichtig," which means careful or cautious, combined with the verb "sein" meaning to be. "Vorsichtig" itself derives from "vor," meaning before or ahead, and "sichtig," related to sight or seeing, implying looking ahead with care. Did you know it literally suggests 'being foresighted'?
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