careful
beginnerA2/ˈkɛr.fəl/ · care-ful
Making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.
Meanings
Making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.
ممکنہ خطرے، حادثے یا نقصان سے بچنے کے لئے یقینی بناتے ہوئے؛ محتاط۔
محتاط
muhtaat
Common Collocations
- careful consideration
- careful planning
- careful observation
Example Sentences
She is always careful when driving in the rain.
وہ ہمیشہ بارش میں گاڑی چلاتے وقت محتاط رہتی ہے۔
Woh hamesha barish mein gaari chalate waqt muhtaat rahti hai.
It’s important to be careful with sharp objects.
تیز چیزوں کے ساتھ محتاط رہنا ضروری ہے۔
Tez cheezon ke saath muhtaat rehna zaroori hai.
Please be careful not to spill the drink.
براہ کرم مشروب گرانے میں محتاط رہیں۔
Barah-e-karam mashroob girane mein muhtaat rahain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of careful as being full of care for your surroundings.
Imagine someone slowly walking while looking around to avoid dangers.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں محتاط رہو، دل کو ہوگا درد کیسا
Mohabbat mein muhtaat raho, dil ko hoga dard kaisa
Be careful in love, how painful it can be for the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
لاپرواہی کا نتیجہ ہمیشہ برا ہوتا ہے
La parwahii ka natija hamesha bura hota hai
Negligence always leads to bad results.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "careful" — full of care
First known use: 14th century
The word 'careful' originated from the Middle English term, meaning full of care or anxiety. It has evolved to imply being cautious or prudent.