dikkat vs ihtiyat
Turkish word comparison
Listen to dikkat
Listen to ihtiyat
| dikkat | ihtiyat |
|---|---|
dik-KAT noun | ih-tih-YAHT noun |
| Attention; care; caution. | precaution; caution; prudence |
How they differ
İhtiyat is narrower and more formal than dikkat, emphasizing prudent caution taken to avoid risk. Dikkat is the everyday word for attention or carefulness, while ihtiyat is often used in more serious, strategic, or written contexts.
When to use each
When to use dikkat: Use dikkat for ordinary warnings, attention, and everyday caution.
When to use ihtiyat: Use ihtiyat when you mean taking precautions or acting prudently to prevent harm.
Side-by-side examples
- Dikkat, ıslak zeminde kayabilirsiniz.
(Attention, you may slip on the wet floor.) - İhtiyat elden bırakılmamalı.
(Precaution should not be neglected.)
Register & nuance: İhtiyat sounds more formal, abstract, and often more written than dikkat.