gefährlich
Translation
dangerous, hazardous, perilous
Examples
Diese Straße ist sehr gefährlich.
This street is very dangerous.
Das ist eine gefährliche Situation.
That is a dangerous situation.
Er hat einen gefährlicheren Weg gewählt.
He chose a more dangerous path.
Grammar Patterns
((for sb./sth.)) to be dangerous for sb./sth. That is dangerous for children.
to be dangerous The situation is dangerous.
Similar Words
riskant (risky); Antonyms: sicher (safe), harmlos (harmless)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'die Gefahr' (danger) with the adjectival suffix '-lich'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Gefahr' with the English word 'fear'. Something that causes fear is dangerous.