осторожный
careful
acting with caution
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осторожный with English translation
осторожный usage examples
Be careful with the knife; it's sharp.
Будь осторожен с ножом: он острый.
He's careful when he drives at night.
Он осторожен за рулём ночью.
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осторожный belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
осторожный synonyms
What's the difference between осторожный / осмотрительный / предусмотрительный / внимательный / аккуратный / бережный
a general term for actions/behavior aimed at avoiding risk or harm
Be careful on the slippery road.
Будь осторожен на скользкой дороге.
shows caution mainly in judgments and relations — cautious with contacts or spending
He is a cautious investor and checks companies carefully.
Он осмотрительный инвестор и тщательно проверяет компании.
takes precautions in advance, thinks ahead and prevents possible problems
He is a provident homeowner — he always keeps spare light bulbs.
Он предусмотрительный хозяин — всегда запасается запасными лампочками.
related to paying attention to details and observation, not so much risk avoidance
Be attentive when reading the instructions.
Будь внимателен при чтении инструкции.
means neatness in execution, cleanliness or appearance; aspect of precision
He is a neat craftsman — he does everything without unnecessary flaws.
Он аккуратный мастер — всё делает без лишних огрехов.
treats things or nature gently, tries not to damage and to preserve
He handles books with care.
Он бережно обращается с книгами.
considered, made after weighing all arguments — caution in judgment and choice
It was a measured decision made after discussions.
Это было взвешенное решение, принятое после обсуждений.
sensible and provident, avoids foolish risks; emphasizes common sense
A prudent person would not take risks without reason.
Благоразумный человек не станет рисковать без причин.
careful with details, performs work thoroughly and neatly; emphasized meticulousness
He conducted a thorough investigation.
Он провёл тщательное расследование.
thought-out and planned in advance, result of consideration; emphasis on planning
This well-thought-out plan will save time and resources.
Это продуманный план спасёт время и ресурсы.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce осторожный and what this word means
осторожный translation: careful. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce осторожный
[ɐstɐˈroʐnɨj]
осторожный translation
careful
осторожный examples
Be careful with the knife; it's sharp.
осторожный transcription
[ɐstɐˈroʐnɨj]
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Questions about this word
осторожный meaning: what does it mean?
осторожно действует, обращает внимание на детали
осторожный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
осторожный is pronounced as [ɐstɐˈroʐnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
осторожный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Be careful with the knife; it's sharp. Translation: Будь осторожен с ножом: он острый.
Is осторожный part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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