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How do you say "dangerous" in German?
gefährlich
In German, "dangerous" is gefährlich.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ge-FARE-likh' with stress on the second syllable. Four syllables.
Grammar notes
Gefährlich is an adjective derived from the noun Gefahr (danger). Adjective endings: gefährlicher, gefährliche, gefährliches.
Example sentence
Das ist gefährlich.
That is dangerous.
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How to remember gefährlich
Gefährlich comes from Gefahr (danger). Pair it with warning colors like red or black.
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Questions about gefährlich
How do you say "dangerous" in German?
In German, "dangerous" is gefährlich. It is a noun.
How is gefährlich written in German?
gefährlich is written using the standard German script.
How is gefährlich used in a sentence?
Use gefährlich as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das ist gefährlich. (That is dangerous.).
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