English–German

“aware” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈvʊst/

Example

Ich bin mir des Problems bewusst.

I am aware of the problem.

Illustration for bewusst (aware)

How to say “aware” in German

“Aware” in German is bewusst.

Attention is directed clearly toward a fact or decision, making the response intentional rather than automatic.

Full entry for bewusst: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bewusst

Das war eine bewusste Entscheidung.

That was a deliberate decision.

Tips for using bewusst

  • In sich etwas bewusst machen, the object is usually accusative, as in sich das Problem bewusst machen, unlike the genitive after sich einer Sache bewusst sein.

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