Gefahr
danger
Meaning of Gefahr
die Möglichkeit von Schaden oder Verletzung
the possibility of harm or injury
Pronunciation
Gefahr with English translation
Gefahr usage examples
Das Kind ist in Gefahr.
The child is in danger.
Die Gefahr auf der Straße ist heute groß.
The danger on the road is high today.
Gefahr synonyms
What's the difference between Gefahr, Risiko, Bedrohung, Gefährdung, Schaden, Unsicherheit, and Angst
A chance of harm or loss, often implying a calculated or accepted possibility.
A threat: not just the possibility of harm, but something that actively endangers someone or something.
Endangerment: the act or state of being put in danger, often in a more formal way.
Damage or harm: the negative result itself, not just the possibility of danger.
Advanced: broader words
Uncertainty: not danger itself, but a lack of clarity about what will happen.
Fear: the feeling caused by danger, not the danger itself.
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Questions about this word
What does Gefahr mean?
the possibility of harm or injury
How do you pronounce Gefahr?
Gefahr is pronounced [ɡəˈfaːɐ̯].
How is Gefahr used in a sentence?
The child is in danger. Translation: Das Kind ist in Gefahr.
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