Obacht

dieNoun

caution; heed; attention; watchfulness

English translations

  1. 01

    attention

  2. 02

    caution

  3. 03

    watchfulness

Word details

German meaning
Achtung, Vorsicht! (oft umgangssprachlich)
English meaning
Attention, watch out!
Synonym
Achtung, Vorsicht
German example
Obacht, da kommt ein Auto!
English example
Watch out, there's a car coming!
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Obacht
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Obacht”

  1. Gib Obacht, wenn du die Straße überquerst! (Take heed when you cross the street!)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Obacht' a formal or informal word?

'Obacht' is a noun that is often used in the expression 'Obacht geben'. It is slightly regional or old-fashioned but widely understood as a synonym for 'Vorsicht'.