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How do you say "look out" in German?

Pass auf.

Phrase

In German, "look out" is Pass auf..

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'pass owf', a short two-word warning.

Grammar notes

"Pass auf." is a set phrase used as shown in the example below.

Example sentence

look out

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How to remember Pass auf.

You already know passt auf from watch your step, this is simply the shorter everyday version of it.

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Questions about Pass auf.

How do you say "look out" in German?

In German, "look out" is Pass auf.. It's a common phrase.

How is Pass auf. used in a sentence?

Use Pass auf. as you would use the equivalent phrase in English. For example: (look out).

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