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Sich in Acht nehmen
In German
Sich in Acht nehmen
Zikh in AKHT NAY-men
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📖 Literal Translation
To take oneself into eight
💡 Meaning
To be careful, to watch out, or to be on one's guard against potential danger or trouble.
🌍 Equivalent:"To be careful / to watch out"
📜 Origin:The phrase 'in Acht nehmen' comes from an old legal term 'Acht', referring to a state of outlawry or banishment. To 'take oneself into Acht' meant to be on guard against the dangers of being an outlaw or to protect oneself from others. It evolved to mean general caution.
Example Sentences
1
Nimm dich in Acht vor diesem Hund, er kann beißen!
Watch out for that dog, it can bite!
2
Man sollte sich in Acht nehmen, wenn man nachts alleine unterwegs ist.
One should be careful when out alone at night.