der Bedacht
deliberation
A thoughtful and careful way of acting or making a decision; usually used in the fixed expression “mit Bedacht” (carefully, with care).
EXAMPLE
Sie wählte ihre Worte mit Bedacht.
She chose her words carefully.
der Bedacht
deliberation
der Bedacht
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Bedacht, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Bedachts |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Bedacht | – |
| accusative | den Bedacht | – |
| dative | dem Bedacht | – |
| genitive | des Bedachts des Bedachtes | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Fixed expression
In the expression “mit Bedacht” (with care), “Bedacht” normally appears without an article. For emphasis, you can use “mit großem Bedacht” (with great care).
EXAMPLE
Die Eltern haben den Namen ihres Kindes mit großem Bedacht ausgesucht.
The parents chose their child’s name with great care.
Formal style
“Bedacht” has a slightly elevated tone and works well in factual texts, speeches, and carefully worded recommendations. In conversations, the word can also create a serious, thoughtful tone.
EXAMPLE
Wir sollten bei dieser wichtigen Entscheidung mit Bedacht handeln.
We should act with care when making this important decision.
Typical collocations
Common expressions include “mit Bedacht vorgehen” (to proceed carefully), “etwas mit Bedacht auswählen” (to choose something carefully), and “etwas mit Bedacht einsetzen” (to use something carefully). These expressions are especially useful for describing how to approach planning or how to use available resources.
EXAMPLE
Da unser Geld knapp ist, müssen wir es mit Bedacht einsetzen.
Since money is tight, we need to use it carefully.
In real life
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