lebensgefährlich
Translation
life-threatening, perilous, deadly, dangerous to life
Examples
Diese Operation ist lebensgefährlich.
This operation is life-threatening.
Er war in einer lebensgefährlichen Situation.
He was in a life-threatening situation.
Grammar Patterns
predicative: ... is life-threatening This disease is life-threatening.
attributive: a life-threatening situation A life-threatening situation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tödlich, riskant; Antonyms: harmlos, sicher
Etymology
Composed of 'Leben' (life) + 's' (linking element) + 'gefährlich' (dangerous). Literally 'dangerous to life'.
Memory Tips
Think of a situation that is 'dangerous' ('gefährlich') for your 'life' ('Leben').