drohen
Translation
to threaten, to menace, to be imminent
Examples
Er drohte mir mit einer Strafe.
He threatened me with a punishment.
Dunkle Wolken drohen am Himmel.
Dark clouds are threatening in the sky.
Dem Projekt droht das Scheitern.
The project is in danger of failing.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((mit+3)) to threaten sb. with sth. The kidnapper threatened the victim with death.
((zu+Infinitiv)) to threaten to do sth. He threatened to go to the police.
((j-m)) sth. threatens sb. (impersonal) The old house is in danger of collapsing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einschüchtern, warnen
Etymology
From Old High German 'drōēn'. Related to English 'threat' through a common Germanic root.
Memory Tips
Imagine a drone hovering and 'drohen'-ing (threatening) you from above.