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Sich in Acht nehmen

To be careful, to watch out, or to be on one's guard against potential danger or trouble

In German

Sich in Acht nehmen

Zikh in AKHT NAY-men

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.

FAQ

How do you say "To be careful, to watch out, or to be on one's guard against potential danger or trouble" in German?

"To be careful, to watch out, or to be on one's guard against potential danger or trouble" in German is "Sich in Acht nehmen" (Zikh in AKHT NAY-men). Example: Nimm dich in Acht vor diesem Hund, er kann beißen!.

To get cold feet, to lose courage or confidence at the last minute

Kalte Füße bekommen

KAHL-te FY-se be-KOM-men

To be extremely happy and excited, with the innocent enthusiasm of a child

Sich freuen wie ein kleines Kind

Zikh FROY-en vee ine KLY-nes KINT

To be overjoyed, extremely happy and excited

Vor Freude an die Decke springen

For FROY-de an dee DEK-e shpring-en

To take offense at something someone said or did; to hold a grudge or resent something

Jemandem etwas krumm nehmen

YAY-man-dem ET-vas KRUM NAY-men