Gefahr
danger
the possibility of harm or injury
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Gefahr synonyms
What's the difference between Gefahr / Risiko / Bedrohung / Gefährdung / Unsicherheit / 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.
Uncertainty: not danger itself, but a lack of clarity about what will happen.
Fear: the feeling caused by danger, not the danger itself.
Damage or harm: the negative result itself, not just the possibility of danger.
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How to pronounce Gefahr and what this word means
Gefahr means danger. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Gefahr
/ɡəˈfaːɐ̯/
Gefahr translation
danger
Gefahr examples
Im Wald besteht Gefahr durch wilde Tiere.
Gefahr transcription
/ɡəˈfaːɐ̯/
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Gefahr meaning: what does it mean?
die Möglichkeit von Schaden oder Verletzung
Gefahr pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Gefahr is pronounced as /ɡəˈfaːɐ̯/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Gefahr definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Im Wald besteht Gefahr durch wilde Tiere. Translation: В лесу есть опасность из-за диких животных.
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