dangerous
Translation
dangerous, risky, hazardous
Examples
That is a very dangerous road.
That is a very dangerous road.
It's dangerous to swim in this river.
It's dangerous to swim in this river.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a dangerous (noun) That is a dangerous dog.
It is dangerous ((to-inf)) It is dangerous to climb that mountain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: risky, hazardous, perilous; Antonyms: safe, secure
Etymology
From Old French 'dangier' (power, threat), from Latin 'dominus' (lord). The suffix '-ous' means 'full of'. So, 'full of danger'.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'danger' and add the suffix '-ous'. Something that is 'full of danger' is 'dangerous'.