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German ADJECTIVE B2 Rank 18654

bedenkenlos

unhesitating / safe

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bedenkenlos

unhesitating

Without hesitating, without doubts, or without thinking about possible negative consequences. It can mean both carefree and trusting as well as reckless.

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Er folgte dem Rat seines Freundes bedenkenlos.

He followed his friend’s advice unhesitatingly.

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bedenkenlos vs sicher

sure / safe

'sicher' and 'bedenkenlos' can both mean that you do not need to worry. 'sicher' more often describes the condition of something: it is not dangerous or works reliably. 'bedenkenlos' often describes that you can do, use, or eat something without doubts or worry. For example, you might say that a product is 'sicher' and that you can use it 'bedenkenlos'. However, 'bedenkenlos' can also sound negative if someone does not think about the consequences at all.

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bedenkenlos

Das Wasser aus dieser Quelle kann man bedenkenlos trinken.

You can drink the water from this spring without worry.

sicher

Dieser Kindersitz ist sicher und einfach zu benutzen.

This child car seat is safe and easy to use.

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