behutsam

cautious; gentle; careful

English translations

  1. 01

    cautious

  2. 02

    careful

  3. 03

    considerate

Word details

German meaning
Behutsam bedeutet vorsichtig und achtsam, um nichts zu beschädigen oder jemanden nicht zu verletzen.
English meaning
Cautious means careful and mindful not to damage anything or hurt someone.
Synonym
vorsichtig, achtsam
German example
Sie öffnete behutsam das alte Buch.
English example
She carefully opened the old book.
Comparative
behutsamerSuperlative: am behutsamsten

Example sentences with “behutsam”

  1. Sie ging behutsam mit dem Porzellan um. (She handled the porcelain gently.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it similar to 'vorsichtig'?

Yes, but 'behutsam' implies a more delicate, gentle approach.