Dangerous: meaning, definitions and examples
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dangerous
[ ˈdeɪndʒərəs ]
in a risky situation
likely to cause harm or injury
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It's dangerous to swim in the river during a storm.
- The chemicals in the lab are very dangerous if mishandled.
characterized by potential harm
able or likely to cause harm or injury
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The snake is a dangerous animal.
- Driving in heavy rain can be dangerous.
Translations
Translations of the word "dangerous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perigoso
🇮🇳 खतरनाक (Khatarnak)
🇩🇪 gefährlich
🇮🇩 berbahaya
🇺🇦 небезпечний
🇵🇱 niebezpieczny
🇯🇵 危険な (kiken'na)
🇫🇷 dangereux
🇪🇸 peligroso
🇹🇷 tehlikeli
🇰🇷 위험한 (wiheomhan)
🇸🇦 خَطِر (khatar)
🇨🇿 nebezpečný
🇸🇰 nebezpečný
🇨🇳 危险的 (wēixiǎn de)
🇸🇮 nevaren
🇮🇸 hættulegur
🇰🇿 қауіпті (qauipti)
🇬🇪 საშიში (sashishi)
🇦🇿 təhlükəli
🇲🇽 peligroso
Word origin
The word 'dangerous' originated from the Old French word 'dangereus', which in turn came from the Latin 'periculosus', meaning 'perilous'. The concept of danger has been a central theme in human evolution, as the ability to recognize and avoid danger has been crucial for survival.
See also: danger, dangerously, endanger.