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dangerous

опасный

Meaning of dangerous

unsafe

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EN-UK/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
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dangerous with Russian translation

dangerous usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

The ranger told us that the path is dangerous after heavy rain.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Don't run near the cliff edge — it's dangerous and unstable.

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dangerous belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

dangerousgefährlich
showerDusche
elevatorAufzug
towelHandtuch
TVFernseher
viewAussicht
breakfastFrühstück

dangerous synonyms

Related words worth learning together

perilous
More literary/formal; implies grave, immediate danger (peril).
threatening
Indicates an explicit or implicit threat; suggests imminent danger or hostile intent.
risky
Focuses on the chance of loss or failure; often about actions with potential negative outcomes.
harmful
Stresses causing harm or damage (health, environment); not always immediate danger.
precarious
Emphasizes instability or uncertainty that may lead to danger; often about position or circumstance.
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perilous

More literary/formal; implies grave, immediate danger (peril).

B2Rarely

They made a perilous climb up the cliff.

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threatening

Indicates an explicit or implicit threat; suggests imminent danger or hostile intent.

B1Often

The dog was barking in a threatening way.

🇬🇧en

Focuses on the chance of loss or failure; often about actions with potential negative outcomes.

A2Often

Climbing without ropes is too risky.

🇬🇧en

Stresses causing harm or damage (health, environment); not always immediate danger.

A2Often

Smoking is harmful to your health.

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precarious

Emphasizes instability or uncertainty that may lead to danger; often about position or circumstance.

B2Often

She was in a precarious position on the ladder.

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menacing

Describes an appearance or behavior that suggests threat; more about impression than objective danger.

B1Often

The clouds looked dark and menacing.

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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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