akta sig

Swedish

Verb

akta sig (present aktar sig, preterite aktade sig, supine aktat sig, imperative akta sig)

1. (reflexive) to beware, to watch out, to be careful

   Akta dig för eld och djupa vatten

   Beware of fire and deep waters

   Lilla snigel, akta dig! Annars tar jag dig!

   Little snail, be careful! Otherwise, I'll grab you!

Usage notes

For more immediate dangers, se upp (“watch out”) is often more appropriate.