C1Work & CareerNoun
die

Sorgfalt

diligence

/ˈzɔʁkfalt/

A feminine noun meaning 'diligence', thoroughness in work.

ArticlePluralPronunciation
die Sorgfaltdie /ˈzɔʁkfalt/

Example Sentences

Mit großer Sorgfalt arbeiten.

To work with great diligence.

Die nötige Sorgfalt walten lassen.

To exercise necessary care.

Mangelnde Sorgfalt führte zum Fehler.

Lack of care led to the error.

Compound Words

Sorgfaltspflicht (die) — duty of care

Common Mistakes

Wrong: 'Sorgfalt haben'

Correct: 'Sorgfalt walten lassen'

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