How to Say ‘But be warned’ in German
Aber pass auf
ah-ber pahs auf
[ah-ber pahs auf]
💬 Usage Tip: Useful for teasing or joking.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Can lead to playful banter and teasing.
Phrase Breakdown
Aber
[ah-ber]
But
Used to introduce a suggestion or precaution.
Aber pass auf, wenn der Cocktail zu stark ist.
But be careful if the cocktail is too strong.
Pass auf
pahs auf
Words in this phrase
pass
[pahs]
careful
Alert and cautious about potential trouble.
Pass auf den Cocktail auf, er könnte verschüttet werden.
Be careful with the cocktail, it might spill.
auf
[auf]
on
Used to indicate caution or attention.
Pass auf, was du über den Cocktail sagst.
Be careful what you say about the cocktail.
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