ADJECTIVE

gefährdet/ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯dət/endangered; at risk; threatened

gefährdet is a German adjective that means endangered, at risk, or threatened. It is pronounced /ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯dət/.

Definitions

1.exposed to danger or a threat; at risk(general)

a.in danger of being harmed or lost

Diese Tierart ist vom Aussterben gefährdet.—This animal species is endangered.

b.at risk in a broader sense (people, things, rights)

Nach dem Skandal war seine Karriere gefährdet.—After the scandal, his career was in danger.

Frequently asked questions

What does "gefährdet" mean in English?
"gefährdet" means endangered, at risk, or threatened. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "gefährdet"?
"gefährdet" is pronounced /ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯dət/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "gefährdet"?
"gefährdet" is a adjective in German.

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