ADJECTIVE

sorgfältig/ˈzɔʁkfɛltɪç/careful; meticulous; thorough

sorgfältig is a German adjective that means careful, meticulous, or thorough. It is pronounced /ˈzɔʁkfɛltɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "sorgfältiger" and "sorgfältigsten".

Definitions

1.doing something very precisely and with great attention to detail(describing manner or attitude)

a.done with much care and precision

Sie arbeitet sehr sorgfältig und überprüft alles zweimal.She works very carefully and checks everything twice.

b.showing diligence and attention in one's actions

Die sorgfältige Vorbereitung half ihm, die Prüfung zu bestehen.The thorough preparation helped him to pass the exam.

Adjective Forms

Positivesorgfältig
Comparativesorgfältiger
Superlativesorgfältigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "sorgfältig" mean in English?
"sorgfältig" means careful, meticulous, or thorough. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "sorgfältig"?
"sorgfältig" is pronounced /ˈzɔʁkfɛltɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "sorgfältig"?
The comparative of "sorgfältig" is "sorgfältiger" and the superlative is "sorgfältigsten".
What part of speech is "sorgfältig"?
"sorgfältig" is a adjective in German.

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