leichtsinnig

C1

reckless

English meaning
reckless

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leichtsinnig in a sentence

Er handelt oft leichtsinnig ohne an die Konsequenzen zu denken.

Word family

leichtsinnig is built from leicht (easy, light). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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What does leichtsinnig mean in English?

leichtsinnig means "reckless". For example: "Er handelt oft leichtsinnig ohne an die Konsequenzen zu denken."

What level is leichtsinnig in German?

leichtsinnig is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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