A2 Colloquial Warning
„Nimm dich in acht!"
Look out.
What does „Nimm dich in acht!" mean in German?
„Nimm dich in acht!" means "Look out.." Literally: "Take yourself into care!."
Literal Translation
"Take yourself into care!"
Nimm Take
dich yourself
in into
acht care
English Equivalent
"Watch out! / Be careful!"
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Reflexive imperative; 'sich in acht nehmen'
When is this idiom used?
Colloquial
This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.
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Mark what I tell you.
„Wer A sagt, muß auch B sagen."
In for a penny, in for a pound.
„Er kommt ab und zu."
He comes now and then.
„Er ist das Abbild (von) seiner Mutter."
He is the very image of his mother.
„Ich kann heute nicht abkommen."
I can't get away (off) today.
„Die Uhr ist abgelaufen."
The clock has run down.
