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How do you say "watch out" in German?
Pass auf.
In German, "watch out" is Pass auf..
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'pahs owf', with 'au' as 'ow', stress on 'owf'.
Grammar notes
"Pass auf." is a set phrase used as shown in the example below.
Example sentence
watch out
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How to remember Pass auf.
This is the short version of aufpassen from earlier, so once you know 'take care' you already have this one.
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Questions about Pass auf.
How do you say "watch out" in German?
In German, "watch 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: (watch out).
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