Dangerous - translation, pronunciation and examples
dangerous
unsafe
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When to use dangerous
Смотритель сказал нам, что тропа опасная после сильного дождя.
Не бегите у края обрыва — это опасный и ненадёжный участок.
dangerous usage examples
Смотритель сказал нам, что тропа опасная после сильного дождя.
The ranger told us that the path is dangerous after heavy rain.
Не бегите у края обрыва — это опасный и ненадёжный участок.
Don't run near the cliff edge — it's dangerous and unstable.
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General, neutral word for something that can cause harm or danger.
More literary/formal; implies grave, immediate danger (peril).
Indicates an explicit or implicit threat; suggests imminent danger or hostile intent.
Focuses on the chance of loss or failure; often about actions with potential negative outcomes.
Stresses causing harm or damage (health, environment); not always immediate danger.
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What's the difference between dangerous / perilous / threatening / risky / harmful / precarious
General, neutral word for something that can cause harm or danger.
Swimming in that river is dangerous.
Плавать в этой реке опасно.
More literary/formal; implies grave, immediate danger (peril).
They made a perilous climb up the cliff.
Они совершили чрезвычайно опасное восхождение по утёсу.
Indicates an explicit or implicit threat; suggests imminent danger or hostile intent.
The dog was barking in a threatening way.
Собака лаяла угрожающе.
Focuses on the chance of loss or failure; often about actions with potential negative outcomes.
Climbing without ropes is too risky.
Лазить без верёвок слишком рискованно.
Stresses causing harm or damage (health, environment); not always immediate danger.
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Курение вредно для здоровья.
Emphasizes instability or uncertainty that may lead to danger; often about position or circumstance.
She was in a precarious position on the ladder.
Она находилась в ненадёжном положении на лестнице.
Describes an appearance or behavior that suggests threat; more about impression than objective danger.
The clouds looked dark and menacing.
Облака выглядели тёмными и зловещими (угрожающими).
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How to pronounce dangerous and what this word means
dangerous translation: опасный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dangerous
/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
dangerous translation
опасный
dangerous examples
The ranger told us that the path is dangerous after heavy rain.
dangerous transcription
/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/, /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
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Questions about this word
dangerous meaning: what does it mean?
unsafe
dangerous pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dangerous is pronounced as /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dangerous definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The ranger told us that the path is dangerous after heavy rain. Translation: Смотритель сказал нам, что тропа опасная после сильного дождя.
Is dangerous part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, dangerous (опасный) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dangerous part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?
Yes, dangerous (опасный) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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