"Careful, there is a step!"

Translation: Atenton, estas ŝtupo!

[Druif]

Isn't "careful" short for "Be careful"? So "Estu singarda" could also be valid?

[FredCapp]

I wrote zorgu pri la ŝtupo. and got dinged.

I'd think that singardu means something more like "take care," "beware," "mind yourself." Estu singarda is a variant on that and, to me, should work as well.

Did you report it.?

[Druif]

I can't rememer (it was a month ago), but I'll try to do it the next time :-)
Thanks!

[snailsnail1]

What about jen sxtupo?

[FredCapp]

Behold! A step!
Look at that, a step!
Voila! a step!
I don't think that jen would work. Good thinking, though.
To be honest, I read this and think. Jen kaptilo, Behold! a trap!

[hellomidnight]

Why is 'tie' not used here? I took this to mean someone was pointing out a particular step, not just mentioning the existence of a step in the way.

[estracxjo]

Nope, the sentence is simply referring to the existence of a step.

[Jaerivus]

Is "Atentu" just as valid in this context? (It was accepted.)

[HuckleSmothered]

Good for you, Jaerivus, for trying to understand the language better by questioning the nuances and not just blindly assuming.

Yes, I would say atentu is valid. It was my first choice for this sentence when I got it in English. Also, I believe earlier in the course 'atentu' was the first way that 'careful' was translated as.

[Jaerivus]

I appreciate the constructive feedback!

[FredCapp]

Then assume that it has a level of validity and go on.