English–German
“threatening” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈdʁoːlɪç/
Example
Seine bedrohliche Haltung machte allen Angst.
His threatening attitude frightened everyone.
How to say “threatening” in German
“Threatening” in German is bedrohlich.
A looming danger hangs over a person or situation, creating fear before harm occurs.
Example sentences with bedrohlich
Am Horizont zogen bedrohliche Wolken auf.
Threatening clouds gathered on the horizon.
Tips for using bedrohlich
- Bedrohlich means threatening, whereas bedroht means threatened or endangered; the two adjectives describe opposite sides of a danger.