English–German
“threat” in German
How to say “threat” in German
“Threat” in German is Drohung.
A pressure signal that makes resistance seem risky and compliance seem safer.
Example sentences with Drohung
Der Vorgesetzte ging mit Drohungen gegen den Mitarbeiter vor.
The supervisor used threats against the employee.
Tips for using Drohung
- The verb drohen takes the dative for the person threatened: jemandem drohen, not jemanden drohen.
Other German words for “threat”
Es gibt eine Bedrohung.
There is a threat.