bewusst

Meaning

1. (often,pronoun,reflexive,with-dative) conscious, aware
2. intentional

Hyphenated as

be‧wusst

Pronounced as (IPA)

/bəˈvʊst/

Etymology

Altered under the influence of gewusst from earlier bewist, from Middle High German bewissen (“to know all about, be conscious of, be aware of”), see wissen (“to know”).

Sentences

Immerhin waren sie sich der Bedeutung und der Dringlichkeit dieses Vorschlags bewusst .

They at least clearly understood the importance and urgency of this proposal.