조심스럽다 (jo-sim-seu-reop-da) means “to be cautious” or “to be careful.” It describes a careful, reserved, or thoughtful attitude when approaching situations or making decisions.
Example Sentences:
조심스럽게 행동해야 해요. (jo-sim-seu-reop-ge haeng-dong-hae-ya hae-yo.) – You need to act carefully.
그는 항상 조심스러운 성격이에요. (geu-neun hang-sang jo-sim-seu-reo-un seong-gyeok-i-e-yo.) – He always has a cautious personality.
조심스럽게 말을 했어요. (jo-sim-seu-reop-ge mal-eul haess-eo-yo.) – I spoke carefully.
중요한 결정이니 조심스럽게 생각하세요. (jung-yo-han gyeol-jeong-i-ni jo-sim-seu-reop-ge saeng-gak-ha-se-yo.) – It’s an important decision, so think carefully.
조심스럽게 문을 열었어요. (jo-sim-seu-reop-ge mun-eul yeo-reoss-eo-yo.) – I opened the door cautiously.
The polite conjugation is 조심스러워요 (jo-sim-seu-reo-wo-yo).