No. 687 in Afrikaans

versigtig

Careful.

In a sentence

Sy bestuur altyd versigtig om ongelukke te vermy.
She always drives cautiously to avoid accidents.
Here, 'versigtig' describes the manner in which she drives, meaning cautiously or carefully.
Wees versigtig wanneer jy die breekbare glas hanteer.
Be careful when handling the fragile glass.
In this sentence, 'versigtig' serves as advice or a warning to be careful.
Hulle het versigtig beplan om seker te maak alles gaan glad verloop.
They planned carefully to ensure everything goes smoothly.
Here, 'versigtig' signifies the careful and detailed manner of their planning.

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