Be careful in different languages
How to say “Be careful” in 67 different languages, each written out, romanized and pronounced, and checked for natural everyday use. Tap the speaker to hear it, then practise saying it yourself in the SPAIKING app.
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“Be careful” in 67 languages at a glance
| Language | “Be careful” | Pronunciation | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spanish | Ten cuidado | tehn kwee-dah-oh | Use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious |
| 🇫🇷 French | Fais attention | feh ah-tahn-syon | You can use 'Fais attention' when you want to remind someone to be careful in general situations |
| 🇯🇵 Japanese | 気をつけて | kee-oh-tsu-keh-teh | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to remind them to be cautious |
| 🇮🇹 Italian | Fai attenzione | fah-ee a-ten-tsyoh-neh | Use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to remind them to focus |
| 🇩🇪 German | Sei vorsichtig | zye for-sich-tikh | You can use 'Sei vorsichtig' when advising someone to be cautious in various situations |
| 🇰🇷 Korean | 조심하세요 | cho-ship-ha-se-yo | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious |
| 🇨🇳 Chinese | 小心 | shyow-sheen | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger |
| 🇷🇺 Russian | Будь осторожен | bood' ostorozhen | You can use this phrase when you want to advise someone to be cautious in a potentially dangerous situation |
| 🇧🇷 Portuguese | Cuidado | koo-ee-dah-doo | You can use 'cuidado' when you want to warn someone about potential danger or risk |
| 🇸🇦 Arabic | كن حذراً | kun hadhiran | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious |
| 🇮🇳 Hindi | सावधान रहो | saa-v-dhaan ra-ho | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to be cautious in a situation |
| 🇬🇧 English | Be careful | bee care-full | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or risk |
| 🇳🇱 Dutch | Wees voorzichtig | vays vor-zich-tich | Use this phrase when you want to warn someone to take care in a potentially dangerous situation |
| 🇸🇪 Swedish | Var försiktig | vahr fur-sik-tig | You can use this phrase when advising someone to be cautious in various situations |
| 🇩🇰 Danish | Vær forsigtig | vair for-sik-tee | You can use 'Vær forsigtig' when advising someone to be cautious in various situations |
| 🇵🇱 Polish | Uważaj | oo-vah-yj | You can use 'Uważaj' when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to be cautious in a situation |
| 🇹🇷 Turkish | Dikkat et | dee-kat et | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about a potential danger or risk |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesian | Hati-hati | hah-tee-hah-tee | You can use 'Hati-hati' when you want to remind someone to be careful in various situations |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnamese | cẩn thận | kahn thahn | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to remind them to be cautious |
| 🇺🇦 Ukrainian | Будь обережним | bood' oh-beh-rezh-nym | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger |
| 🇹🇭 Thai | ระวัง | ra-wang | Use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious |
| 🇬🇷 Greek | Πρόσεχε | pro-seh-heh | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to remind them to be cautious |
| 🇵🇭 Tagalog | Mag-ingat | mah-ging-aht | You can use 'Mag-ingat' when you want to warn someone to be cautious |
| 🇮🇱 Hebrew | תיזהר | tee-zah-er | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to remind them to be cautious |
| 🇳🇴 Norwegian | Vær forsiktig | vair for-sik-tee | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise caution |
| 🇷🇴 Romanian | Fii atent | fee ahy ah-tent | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious |
| 🇨🇿 Czech | Buď opatrný | boo-dy oh-pah-tr-nee | Use this phrase when you want to advise someone to be cautious in a situation |
| 🇭🇺 Hungarian | Légy óvatos | lay-gee oh-vah-tosh | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or risk |
| 🇫🇮 Finnish | Ole varovainen | oh-leh vah-roh-vai-nen | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise caution |
| 🇵🇰 Urdu | احتیاط کریں | ih-teeyaat karein | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious |
| 🇷🇸 Serbian | Pazi | pah-zee | You can use 'Pazi' when you want to warn someone about potential danger |
| 🇭🇷 Croatian | Pazi | pah-zee | Use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious in a situation |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgarian | Внимавай | vnee-mah-vai | You can use 'Внимавай' when you want to warn someone to be cautious |
| 🇸🇰 Slovak | Buď opatrný | bood oh-pah-trnee | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to remind them to be cautious |
| 🇮🇳 Tamil | கவனமாக இருங்கள் | kah-vah-nah-mah-kee-rah-oon-gah | Use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious |
| 🇮🇳 Telugu | జాగ్రత్తగా ఉండండి | jah-gra-tha-gah oon-dan-di | Use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious |
| 🇧🇩 Bengali | সাবধান | sah-b-dhan | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious |
| 🇲🇾 Malay | Berhati-hati | bair-hah-tee-hah-tee | You can use this phrase when advising someone to be cautious in various situations |
| 🇮🇷 Persian | مواظب باش | mo-vazeb bash | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to remind them to be cautious |
| 🇳🇵 Nepali | सावधान रहनुहोस् | sah-v-dhaan rah-nu-ho-s | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or risk |
| 🇦🇱 Albanian | Kujdes | koo-j-dess | You can use 'Kujdes' when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise caution |
| 🇮🇳 Malayalam | ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുക | shrad-dhi-ki-kka | Use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious |
| 🇮🇳 Kannada | ಜಾಗರೂಕರಾಗಿರಿ | jaa-ga-roo-ka-raa-gi-ree | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious |
| 🇮🇳 Marathi | सावध रहा | sah-vadh rah-aa | Use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious in a situation |
| 🇮🇳 Gujarati | સાવધાન રહો | sah-vah-dhaan rah-o | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger |
| 🇰🇪 Swahili | kuwa makini | koo-wah mah-kee-nee | Use this phrase when you want to advise someone to be cautious in a situation |
| 🇿🇦 Afrikaans | Wees versigtig | vees fer-sik-tig | You can use this phrase when advising someone to be cautious in various situations |
| 🇮🇪 Irish | Buail le do chroí | boo-ill leh duh khree | Use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious in a situation |
| 🏴 Welsh | Bydd yn ofalus | buhd un oh-vah-lis | Use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious |
| 🏛️ Latin | Cave | kah-veh | You can use 'Cave' when you want to alert someone to be cautious |
| 🌺 Hawaiian | E mālama | eh mah-lah-mah | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious |
| 🇳🇿 Maori | kia tūpato | kee-ah too-pah-toh | Use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious |
| 🇿🇦 Zulu | Qaphela | kah-peh-lah | You can use 'Qaphela' when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise caution |
| 🇳🇬 Yoruba | Ṣe akiyesi | sheh nah-eh-shee | You can use this phrase when advising someone to be cautious in various situations |
| 🇳🇬 Hausa | ka yi hankali | kah yee hahn-kah-lee | You can use this phrase when advising someone to be cautious in various situations |
| 🇸🇴 Somali | Iska ilaali | is-kah ee-lah-lee | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger |
| 🇮🇸 Icelandic | Vertu varkár | vair-too var-kar | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious |
| 🇪🇸 Catalan | Vigila | vee-hee-lah | You can use 'Vigila' when you want to warn someone about a potential danger or to remind them to be attentive |
| 🇲🇲 Burmese | သတိထားပါ | tha-dee-tar-ba | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to remind them to be cautious |
| 🇰🇭 Khmer | ប្រយ័ត្ន | bpro-yat | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or risk |
| 🇱🇰 Sinhala | සිතන්න | sithanna | Use this phrase when you want to advise someone to be cautious in a situation |
| 🇱🇦 Lao | ເລີຍເລັກ | lay-lee-ehk | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious |
| 🇪🇹 Amharic | ጥንቃቄ አድርግ | t'een-k'a-k'e a-dir-g | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious |
| 🇬🇪 Georgian | გაფრთხილდი | gar-p'tkhil-di | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger |
| 🇦🇲 Armenian | Զգույշ եղեք | zgoo-yish yeh-kh | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise caution |
| 🇦🇫 Pashto | احتیاط وکړئ | ah-tee-aht wuh-khuh | You can use this phrase when advising someone to be cautious in various situations |
| 🇵🇰 Sindhi | خبردار | khub-daar | You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious |
Be careful in Malayalam
ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുക (shrad-dhi-ki-kka)
Use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious. It can be used in various contexts, such as while driving, handling fragile items, or during discussions about safety. It is a common expression in everyday conversations.
Examples
- വഴിയിൽ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുക.
Be careful on the road. - ഇവിടെ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുക, ഇത് പൊട്ടിയേക്കാം.
Be careful here, it might break.
Other ways to say it
- ശ്രദ്ധയോടെ: more formal, often used in written communication
- ശ്രദ്ധിച്ചുകൊണ്ട്: used when advising someone to be careful while doing something
Be careful in Malay
Berhati-hati (bair-hah-tee-hah-tee)
You can use this phrase when advising someone to be cautious in various situations. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. For example, you might say it when someone is about to cross the street or handle something fragile.
Examples
- Berhati-hati ketika memandu.
Be careful when driving.
Other ways to say it
- Hati-hati: a more casual way to say it
- Berhati-hati selalu: used to emphasize the importance of being careful at all times
Be careful in Nepali
सावधान रहनुहोस् (sah-v-dhaan rah-nu-ho-s)
You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or risk. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. It can be used when giving advice or instructions.
Examples
- सडकमा हिँड्दा सावधान रहनुहोस्।
Be careful while walking on the road.
Other ways to say it
- ध्यान दिनुहोस्: used in more formal contexts
- सावधानी अपनाउनुहोस्: a more polite way to say it
Be careful in Tagalog
Mag-ingat (mah-ging-aht)
You can use 'Mag-ingat' when you want to warn someone to be cautious. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. This phrase is often used when someone is about to leave or engage in a potentially risky activity.
Examples
- Mag-ingat ka sa daan.
Be careful on the road.
Other ways to say it
- Maging maingat: more formal way to say it
- Ingatan mo ang sarili mo: used when advising someone to take care of themselves
Be careful in Urdu
احتیاط کریں (ih-teeyaat karein)
You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. For example, you might say this to a friend before they drive in bad weather.
Examples
- سڑک پر چلتے وقت احتیاط کریں
Be careful when walking on the road.
Other ways to say it
- خیال رکھیں: used in a more casual context
- دھیان دیں: used when advising someone to pay attention
Be careful in Telugu
జాగ్రత్తగా ఉండండి (jah-gra-tha-gah oon-dan-di)
Use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious. It can be used in various situations, such as when someone is about to do something risky or when driving. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.
Examples
- మీరు రోడ్డు మీద నడుస్తున్నప్పుడు జాగ్రత్తగా ఉండండి
Be careful when you are walking on the road.
Other ways to say it
- జాగ్రత్త: a more casual way to say 'be careful'
- సావధానంగా ఉండండి: a formal way to express caution
Be careful in Tamil
கவனமாக இருங்கள் (kah-vah-nah-mah-kee-rah-oon-gah)
Use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious. It can be used in various situations, such as when someone is about to do something risky or when driving. It is a common expression in everyday conversations.
Examples
- சாலையில் நடக்கும்போது கவனமாக இருங்கள்
Be careful while walking on the road.
Other ways to say it
- செயல்படுங்கள்: used in a more formal context
- பாதுகாப்பாக இருங்கள்: emphasizes safety
Be careful in Arabic
كن حذراً (kun hadhiran)
You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Use it when giving advice or when someone is about to undertake a risky task.
Examples
- كن حذراً عند عبور الشارع.
Be careful when crossing the street.
Other ways to say it
- احترس: used more in urgent situations
- انتبه: more casual, often used among friends
Be careful in Maori
kia tūpato (kee-ah too-pah-toh)
Use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious. It can be used in various situations, such as when someone is about to do something risky. It is a friendly reminder to pay attention to their surroundings.
Examples
- Kia tūpato i te rori.
Be careful on the road. - Kia tūpato ki ngā kararehe.
Be careful with the animals.
Other ways to say it
- kia kaha: used to encourage someone to be strong and careful
- whakaaro: means to think or consider carefully
Be careful in Bengali
সাবধান (sah-b-dhan)
You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. Use it when giving advice or when someone is about to do something risky.
Examples
- সাবধান, রাস্তার পাশে গাড়ি আসছে।
Be careful, a car is coming on the road.
Other ways to say it
- সাবধান থাকুন: a more formal way to say it
- সাবধান হও: a casual way to express the same sentiment
Be careful in Spanish
Ten cuidado (tehn kwee-dah-oh)
Use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious. It can be used in various situations, such as when someone is about to do something risky or when they are handling something dangerous. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.
Examples
- Ten cuidado al cruzar la calle.
Be careful when crossing the street. - Ten cuidado con el fuego.
Be careful with the fire.
Other ways to say it
- Cuidao: informal and casual, often used among friends
- Ten cuidado con eso: more specific, used when warning about something particular
Be careful in Swedish
Var försiktig (vahr fur-sik-tig)
You can use this phrase when advising someone to be cautious in various situations. It is appropriate in both serious and casual contexts. For example, you might say it when someone is about to drive in bad weather or when they are handling something fragile.
Examples
- Var försiktig när du går över gatan.
Be careful when you cross the street. - Var försiktig med den heta pannan.
Be careful with the hot pan.
Other ways to say it
- Ta det försiktigt: a more casual way to say it
- Var aktsam: a more formal variant
Be careful in Romanian
Fii atent (fee ahy ah-tent)
You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious. It is suitable in both casual and formal situations. It can be used when giving advice or instructions.
Examples
- Fii atent la drum.
Be careful on the road. - Fii atent când folosești cuțitul.
Be careful when using the knife.
Other ways to say it
- Ai grijă: more casual, often used among friends
- Fii prudent: more formal, used in serious contexts
Be careful in Zulu
Qaphela (kah-peh-lah)
You can use 'Qaphela' when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise caution. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. Use it when you see someone about to do something risky or when giving general advice.
Examples
- Qaphela lapho uhamba khona.
Be careful where you are walking. - Qaphela, izimoto zisheshisa lapha.
Be careful, cars are speeding here.
Other ways to say it
- Bheka: Used more casually, often meaning 'look out' or 'watch out'.
- Qaphela kahle: A more emphatic way to say 'be very careful'.
Be careful in Hindi
सावधान रहो (saa-v-dhaan ra-ho)
You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to be cautious in a situation. It is common in everyday conversations, especially when giving advice. Use it with friends, family, or anyone you care about.
Examples
- सड़क पर सावधान रहो।
Be careful on the road.
Other ways to say it
- ध्यान रखना: used when advising someone to pay attention
- सावधानी बरतें: more formal way to say it
Be careful in Vietnamese
cẩn thận (kahn thahn)
You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to remind them to be cautious. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. Use it when giving advice or instructions.
Examples
- Đi đường cẩn thận nhé.
Be careful on the road. - Cẩn thận khi sử dụng dao.
Be careful when using the knife.
Other ways to say it
- hãy cẩn thận: more formal way to say it
- cẩn thận nhé: casual and friendly tone
Be careful in Japanese
気をつけて (kee-oh-tsu-keh-teh)
You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to remind them to be cautious. It is commonly used in everyday conversations among friends and family. It can also be used in more formal situations, depending on the context.
Examples
- 運転中は気をつけてね。
Be careful while driving. - 外は寒いから、気をつけて出かけてね。
It's cold outside, so be careful when you go out.
Other ways to say it
- 注意して: more formal, often used in written contexts
- 気をつけなさい: more authoritative, often used by parents or teachers
Be careful in Korean
조심하세요 (cho-ship-ha-se-yo)
You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone to be cautious. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. Use it when someone is about to do something risky or when you want to show concern for their safety.
Examples
- 길을 건널 때 조심하세요.
Be careful when crossing the street. - 이 물건은 뜨거우니 조심하세요.
Be careful, this item is hot.
Other ways to say it
- 조심해: more casual, used among friends
- 조심하십시오: formal version, used in polite contexts
Be careful in Polish
Uważaj (oo-vah-yj)
You can use 'Uważaj' when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to be cautious in a situation. It is appropriate in both casual and serious contexts. Use it when you feel someone might be in harm's way or when giving advice.
Examples
- Uważaj, tam jest ślisko.
Be careful, it's slippery there. - Uważaj na drogę.
Be careful on the road.
Other ways to say it
- Bądź ostrożny: more formal, often used in written communication
- Uważaj na siebie: used when advising someone to take care of themselves
Be careful in Gujarati
સાવધાન રહો (sah-vah-dhaan rah-o)
You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. Use it when giving advice or when someone is about to undertake a risky task.
Examples
- બહાર જતાં સાવધાન રહો.
Be careful when going outside.
Other ways to say it
- જાગ્રત રહો: used in more formal contexts
- સાવધાની રાખો: a more direct way to say 'be cautious'
Be careful in Swahili
kuwa makini (koo-wah mah-kee-nee)
Use this phrase when you want to advise someone to be cautious in a situation. It can be used in everyday conversations, such as when someone is about to do something risky. It is appropriate for both friends and strangers.
Examples
- Kuwa makini unapovuka barabara.
Be careful when crossing the road.
Other ways to say it
- jihadharini: more formal, often used in warnings
- angalieni: used when addressing a group, more casual
Be careful in Sinhala
සිතන්න (sithanna)
Use this phrase when you want to advise someone to be cautious in a situation. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is appropriate for friends, family, or even in professional settings.
Examples
- ඔයාට එය කරන්න සිතන්න.
You should be careful doing that. - සිතන්න, එය අමාරුයි.
Be careful, it is difficult.
Other ways to say it
- සිතන්න පුළුවන්: a more casual way to say it
- සිතන්න අමතක කරන්න එපා: a slightly more formal way to emphasize caution
Be careful in German
Sei vorsichtig (zye for-sich-tikh)
You can use 'Sei vorsichtig' when advising someone to be cautious in various situations. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Use it when you want to express concern for someone's safety or well-being.
Examples
- Sei vorsichtig, wenn du über die Straße gehst.
Be careful when you cross the street.
Other ways to say it
- Pass auf: more casual, often used among friends
- Achte auf dich: focuses on personal safety, can be more caring
Be careful in Russian
Будь осторожен (bood' ostorozhen)
You can use this phrase when you want to advise someone to be cautious in a potentially dangerous situation. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. It can be used when someone is about to do something risky or when you want to express concern for someone's safety.
Examples
- Будь осторожен на дороге.
Be careful on the road. - Когда ты работаешь с инструментами, будь осторожен.
When you are working with tools, be careful.
Other ways to say it
- Береги себя: more casual, often used among friends
- Осторожно: used as a warning in specific situations
Be careful in Latin
Cave (kah-veh)
You can use 'Cave' when you want to alert someone to be cautious. It is often used in everyday conversation. This phrase can be applied in various situations, such as warning someone about a slippery surface or advising them to be careful in a busy area.
Examples
- Cave, via est periculosa.
Be careful, the road is dangerous.
Other ways to say it
- Cave ne: Used to warn against a specific danger.
- Attende: More formal, often used in written contexts.
Be careful in Hausa
ka yi hankali (kah yee hahn-kah-lee)
You can use this phrase when advising someone to be cautious in various situations. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. It can be used when someone is about to undertake a task that requires attention or care.
Examples
- Ka yi hankali a hanya.
Be careful on the road. - Ka yi hankali da wutar.
Be careful with the fire.
Other ways to say it
- ka kula: used in more casual contexts
- ka zama a hankali: more formal way to say it
Frequently asked
How do you say “Be careful” in different languages?
Spanish: Ten cuidado · French: Fais attention · Japanese: 気をつけて · Italian: Fai attenzione · German: Sei vorsichtig · Korean: 조심하세요.
Is the audio real?
Yes, every translation has spoken audio. Tap the speaker beside it. To get feedback on your own pronunciation, practise it in the SPAIKING app.