ADJECTIVE
gefährlich/ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯lɪç/dangerous; hazardous; risky
gefährlich is a German adjective that means dangerous, hazardous, or risky. It is pronounced /ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯lɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gefährlicher" and "gefährlichsten".
Definitions
1.posing danger or risk; able to cause harm(general)
a.likely to cause harm
Ein gefährlicher Hund läuft frei herum.—A dangerous dog is running around freely.
b.involving potential harm or threat
Die Straße ist bei Glatteis besonders gefährlich.—The street is especially dangerous when it's icy.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | gefährlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gefährlicher |
| Superlative | gefährlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gefährlich" mean in English?
- "gefährlich" means dangerous, hazardous, or risky. 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.
