ADJECTIVE
gefährlich/ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯lɪç/dangerous; hazardous
gefährlich is a German adjective that means dangerous or hazardous. It is pronounced /ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯lɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gefährlicher" and "gefährlichsten".
Definitions
1.likely to cause harm or injury; involving risk(safety/risk)
a.posing physical danger
Die Straße ist bei Glatteis sehr gefährlich.—The road is very dangerous when it’s icy.
b.hazardous to health or well-being
Rauchen ist für die Gesundheit gefährlich.—Smoking is dangerous for your health.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | gefährlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gefährlicher |
| Superlative | gefährlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gefährlich" mean in English?
- "gefährlich" means dangerous or hazardous. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "gefährlich"?
- "gefährlich" is pronounced /ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯lɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "gefährlich"?
- The comparative of "gefährlich" is "gefährlicher" and the superlative is "gefährlichsten".
- What part of speech is "gefährlich"?
- "gefährlich" is a adjective in German.
