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осторожность

Translation of осторожность

caution

Russian word in Latin letters: ostorozhnost

Meaning of осторожность

Russian

внимание и аккуратность, чтобы избежать опасности или неприятностей

English

care to avoid danger or problems

caution

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[əstɐˈroʐnəsʲtʲ]
Russian · Female

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  1. She opened the box with caution.

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    Она открыла коробку с осторожностью.

  2. Please handle the glass with caution.

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    Пожалуйста, обращайтесь со стеклом с осторожностью.

осторожность synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between осторожность, осмотрительность, and бдительность

О
🇷🇺Russian
осмотрительность

More formal: thinking about risks before acting.

Advanced: broader words

Б
🇷🇺Russian
бдительность

Watching closely for possible danger.

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What does осторожность mean?

care to avoid danger or problems

How do you pronounce осторожность?

осторожность is pronounced [əstɐˈroʐnəsʲtʲ], in Latin letters “ostorozhnost”.

How is осторожность used in a sentence?

She opened the box with caution. Translation: Она открыла коробку с осторожностью.

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