Swedish Word of the Day
försiktig
för-SIK-tig • adjective — 16th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: careful; cautious
Examples
- Var försiktig när du går över gatan.
(Be careful when you cross the street.) - Hon var försiktig med att ge råd utan att veta hela historien.
(She was careful about giving advice without knowing the whole story.) - Maskinen är farlig, så var försiktig när du använder den.
(The machine is dangerous, so be careful when you use it.)
Synonyms
- varsam
- omsorgsfull
Antonyms
- vårdslös
- vågad
Use försiktig to tell someone to take care or to describe someone acting with caution. It's common in everyday warnings (Var försiktig!) and in descriptions of careful behavior. Comparative forms include 'mer försiktig' or 'försiktigare' and superlative 'mest försiktig' or 'försiktigast'.
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