NOUN
Bedrohung/bəˈdʁoːʊŋ/threat; menace; danger
Bedrohung is a German noun that means threat, menace, or danger. It is pronounced /bəˈdʁoːʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Bedrohungen".
Definitions
1.an expression or situation indicating possible harm or danger(general)
a.statement or act expressing intent to cause harm
Die Bedrohung durch den Täter wurde sehr ernst genommen.—The threat from the perpetrator was taken very seriously.
2.something that represents a source of possible harm or risk(abstract/figurative)
a.potential danger, often in a broader context
Die Umweltverschmutzung ist eine Bedrohung für unseren Planeten.—Pollution is a threat to our planet.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Bedrohung | die Bedrohungen |
| Genitive | der Bedrohung | der Bedrohungen |
| Dative | der Bedrohung | den Bedrohungen |
| Accusative | die Bedrohung | die Bedrohungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bedrohung" mean in English?
- "Bedrohung" means threat, menace, or danger. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bedrohung"?
- "Bedrohung" is pronounced /bəˈdʁoːʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bedrohung" der, die, or das?
- "Bedrohung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Bedrohung"?
- The plural of "Bedrohung" is "Bedrohungen".
- What part of speech is "Bedrohung"?
- "Bedrohung" is a noun in German.
