bewusst
aware
Meaning of bewusst
etwas wissen oder merken, z. B. eine Gefahr kennen
knowing or noticing something
Pronunciation
bewusst with English translation
bewusst usage examples
Ich bin mir des Problems bewusst.
I'm aware of the problem.
Sie ist sich der Gefahr bewusst.
She is aware of the danger.
bewusst synonyms
What's the difference between bewusst, einsichtig, gewahr, wachsam, bewusstlos, verständig, aufmerksam, and klug
perceptive, able to understand a situation clearly; often with a sense of being reasonable or admitting the truth
aware, noticing something; rather literary or old-fashioned
Means 'vigilant' or 'on guard'. It is more than awareness: it implies readiness to notice danger.
A direct opposite in meaning: 'unconscious'. It is not a synonym and expresses the opposite state.
sensible, understanding, wise; often used for someone who judges situations well
Bookish and heavy: 'having knowledge/information'. It often sounds bureaucratic or unnatural in everyday speech.
in the know, informed; a fixed phrase meaning someone has the latest information
informed, aware; directly means having information about something
A participial form meaning 'perceiving' or 'noticing'. It focuses more on the act of perception than on a state of awareness.
Advanced: broader words
attentive, focused on what is happening; closer to "attentive" than to "aware"
smart, wise; refers more to intelligence or good judgment than simple awareness
reasonable, sensible; emphasizes rational and practical thinking
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Questions about this word
What does bewusst mean?
knowing or noticing something
How do you pronounce bewusst?
bewusst is pronounced [bəˈvʊst].
How is bewusst used in a sentence?
I'm aware of the problem. Translation: Ich bin mir des Problems bewusst.
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