ADJECTIVE
gefährlich/ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯lɪç/dangerous; hazardous; risky
gefährlich is a German adjective that means dangerous, hazardous, or risky. It is pronounced /ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯lɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gefährlicher" and "gefährlichsten".
Definitions
1.likely to cause harm or injury(general)
a.posing a threat or risk to someone or something
Das ist eine gefährliche Straße bei Nacht.—That is a dangerous street at night.
2.involving a high risk or uncertainty(figurative)
a.involving a risky situation or course of action
Sie spielt ein gefährliches Spiel mit ihrer Karriere.—She is playing a risky game with her career.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | gefährlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gefährlicher |
| Superlative | gefährlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gefährlich" mean in English?
- "gefährlich" means dangerous, hazardous, or risky. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "gefährlich"?
- "gefährlich" is pronounced /ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯lɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "gefährlich"?
- The comparative of "gefährlich" is "gefährlicher" and the superlative is "gefährlichsten".
- What part of speech is "gefährlich"?
- "gefährlich" is a adjective in German.
