NOUN
dieGefährdung/ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯dʊŋ/endangerment; hazard; risk
Gefährdung is a German noun that means endangerment, hazard, or risk. It is pronounced /ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯dʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gefährdungen".
Definitions
1.the act or state of putting something or someone in danger or at risk(general)
a.situation in which someone or something is threatened with harm or loss
Die Luftverschmutzung stellt eine Gefährdung für die Gesundheit dar.—Air pollution constitutes a risk to health.
2.a condition in which imminent danger or risk exists, often requiring action(law, regulation)
a.potential legal or official requirement to prevent harm
Bei akuter Gefährdung muss sofort gehandelt werden.—In case of acute danger, immediate action must be taken.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gefährdung | die Gefährdungen |
| Genitive | der Gefährdung | der Gefährdungen |
| Dative | der Gefährdung | den Gefährdungen |
| Accusative | die Gefährdung | die Gefährdungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gefährdung" mean in English?
- "Gefährdung" means endangerment, hazard, or risk. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gefährdung"?
- "Gefährdung" is pronounced /ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯dʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gefährdung" der, die, or das?
- "Gefährdung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gefährdung"?
- The plural of "Gefährdung" is "Gefährdungen".
- What part of speech is "Gefährdung"?
- "Gefährdung" is a noun in German.
