NOUN
Gefahr/ɡəˈfaːɐ̯/danger; hazard; risk
Gefahr is a German noun that means danger, hazard, or risk. It is pronounced /ɡəˈfaːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gefahren".
Definitions
1.the possibility of harm or threat(general)
a.circumstance or event likely to cause harm
In dieser Gegend besteht große Gefahr durch Lawinen.—In this area, there is great danger from avalanches.
2.a risky or perilous situation(abstract)
a.abstract or metaphorical danger
Er wusste um die Gefahr, die diese Entscheidung mit sich brachte.—He knew the danger that this decision entailed.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gefahr | die Gefahren |
| Genitive | der Gefahr | der Gefahren |
| Dative | der Gefahr | den Gefahren |
| Accusative | die Gefahr | die Gefahren |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gefahr" mean in English?
- "Gefahr" means danger, hazard, or risk. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gefahr"?
- "Gefahr" is pronounced /ɡəˈfaːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gefahr" der, die, or das?
- "Gefahr" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gefahr"?
- The plural of "Gefahr" is "Gefahren".
- What part of speech is "Gefahr"?
- "Gefahr" is a noun in German.
