vigilant

vigilant, watchful

English translations

  1. 01

    vigilant

  2. 02

    watchful

  3. 03

    alert

Word details

German meaning
'Vigilant' bedeutet wachsam, aufmerksam und bereit, Gefahren zu erkennen und zu reagieren.
English meaning
vigilant
Synonym
aufmerksam, wachsam
German example
Die Sicherheitskräfte waren sehr vigilant während des Besuchs des Präsidenten.
English example
The security forces were very vigilant during the president's visit.
Comparative
vigilanterSuperlative: am vigilantesten

Example sentences with “vigilant”

  1. Man muss stets vigilant bleiben. (One must always remain vigilant.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'vigilant' a common German word?

It is quite formal; 'wachsam' is the more common German equivalent.