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careful / carefully
Done with great attention, accuracy, and conscientiousness. It describes an action or the quality of a person who works very precisely and thoroughly.
Sie prüfte das Dokument sorgfältig auf Fehler.
She carefully checked the document for errors.
'Sorgfältig' (careful/carefully) is the adjective related to the noun 'die Sorgfalt' (care/diligence). Both words describe accuracy and attention in an activity.
Bitte erledigen Sie diese Aufgabe mit der nötigen Sorgfalt.
Please complete this task with the necessary care.
'Sorgfältig' (carefully) is very often used as an adverb to describe HOW an action is carried out. It then usually appears directly with the verb.
Der Arzt untersuchte den Patienten sorgfältig.
The doctor examined the patient carefully.
The word often describes actions that require accuracy. Typical verbs are: 'sorgfältig prüfen' (to check carefully), 'sorgfältig auswählen' (to select carefully), 'sorgfältig planen' (to plan carefully), and 'sorgfältig arbeiten' (to work carefully).
Wir müssen die Kandidaten für die Stelle sorgfältig auswählen.
We have to select the candidates for the position carefully.
exact / precise
Genau and sorgfältig can both describe checking or work carried out without errors. Genau emphasizes precision and attention to individual details, while sorgfältig additionally highlights an attentive and conscientious way of working. Genau is a good fit for a precise result, while sorgfältig is more suitable for describing how the work is done.
Mina prüfte die Rechnung sorgfältig, bevor sie sie abschickte.
Mina checked the bill carefully before sending it.
Mina verglich jede Zahl genau mit dem Original.
Mina compared each number carefully with the original.
