English–German
“precarious” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/preˈkɛːɐ̯/
Example
Die finanzielle Lage wird immer prekärer.
The financial situation is becoming increasingly precarious.
How to say “precarious” in German
“Precarious” in German is prekär.
A narrow bridge flexes under a person's weight, and every step risks a serious fall.
Example sentences with prekär
Die Arbeiter mussten unter prekären Bedingungen arbeiten.
The workers had to work under precarious conditions.
Tips for using prekär
- In German, prekär is a formal adjective common in discussions of employment, finances, and social conditions rather than casual conversation.