gefährlich
dangerous
Etwas, das Schaden, Verletzungen oder Probleme verursachen kann.
Definition & meaning
The adjective gefährlich is used to describe something that involves the risk of harm, injury, damage, or danger. It can apply to various contexts:
- Physical danger: Something that poses a threat to life or safety, such as a dangerous animal or a risky activity (e.g., ein gefährliches Experiment - a dangerous experiment).
- Abstract danger: Something that implies a negative outcome or threat to a situation, such as a dangerous trend or a critical moment (e.g., eine gefährliche Situation - a dangerous situation).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Type: Adjective
- Declension: It is a regular adjective that follows standard German declension rules (e.g., der gefährliche Hund, ein gefährlicher Weg).
- Comparison: gefährlich (positive) - gefährlicher (comparative) - am gefährlichsten (superlative).
Word origin: The word is derived from the noun Gefahr (danger). The suffix -lich is a common German suffix used to turn nouns into adjectives, indicating a property or quality related to the root word.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Fuchs kann gefährlich sein.adjective
The fox can be dangerous.
Das Klettern auf nassem Felsen ist gefährlich.adjective
Climbing on wet rock is dangerous.
Das Klettern ohne Sicherung kann gefährlich sein.adjective
Climbing without protection can be dangerous.
Autofahren bei Eis und Schnee kann sehr gefährlich sein.adjective
Driving in ice and snow can be very dangerous.
Eine gefährliche Schlange bewegt sich schnell durch das Gras.adjective
A dangerous snake moves quickly through the grass.
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