Adjective
wachsam
Pronunciation: /ˈvaxˌzaːm/
vigilant
C2
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Meanings
Adjective
- vigilant
Example sentence
In diesen unruhigen Zeiten muss man wachsam sein.
One has to be vigilant in these troubled times.
Usage
- wachsam bleiben — to remain vigilant; alert to possible danger or change
- wach / wachsam — awake / vigilant; being awake does not necessarily mean being watchful
Der wachsame Hund bemerkte das leise Geräusch im Garten.
The vigilant dog noticed the quiet noise in the garden.