gefährdet
Translation
endangered, at risk, threatened
Examples
Viele Tierarten sind gefährdet.
Many animal species are endangered.
Seine Position im Unternehmen ist gefährdet.
His position in the company is at risk.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be ... Many animal species are endangered.
((attributive)) + ((Noun)) modifying a noun an endangered species.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bedroht; Antonyms: sicher, geschützt
Etymology
From the noun 'die Gefahr' (danger). The 'ge-' prefix and '-et' suffix form the past participle of the verb 'gefährden' (to endanger).
Memory Tips
Remember the word 'Gefahr' (danger). 'Gefährdet' means that something is *in* danger.