Translation of German word "gefährlich" to English
gefährlich
/ɡəˈfɛʁliç/
Meaning
AdjectiveFull of danger.
How to use
gefährlich ('dangerous / risky / hazardous') is an adjective. Noun form is die Gefahr ('danger'). Lebensgefährlich — Life-threatening.
🇬🇧 English
gefährlich
Example
Das Tier ist gefährlich und sollte nicht angerührt werden.
The animal is dangerous and should not be touched.
Die Situation ist gefährlich und wir müssen schnell handeln.
The situation is dangerous and we must act quickly.
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Common phrases
- lebensgefährlich— dangerously / life-threatening
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The German word "gefährlich" is defined as: "Full of danger."
What does the German word "gefährlich" mean?▼
The German word "gefährlich" means "gefährlich" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Tier ist gefährlich und sollte nicht angerührt werden." (which translates as "The animal is dangerous and should not be touched.").
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