German word

gefährdet

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈfɛːɐ̯dət/

Meaning

  • adjectiveendangered

Example

Die Pandas sind gefährdet.

The pandas are endangered.

Illustration for gefährdet (endangered)

More examples

Viele Inselarten sind vom Aussterben gefährdet.

Many island species are at risk of extinction.

Core concept

A person, species, or situation stands under a threat that could cause harm or loss.

Common phrases

  • vom Aussterben gefährdet sein

    be at risk of extinction

  • stark gefährdet

    be seriously endangered

Similar words

bedroht: At risk because an external threat endangers its existence or safety.
gefährlich: Likely to cause harm or put people or things at risk.

Definition in German

nicht sicher, weil ein Risiko besteht; oft auf Arten, Personen oder Situationen bezogen

Word origin

Gefährdet is the adjective use of the past participle of gefährden, a verb formed from Gefahr with the sense of putting something in danger.

Usage tips

  • Unlike gefährlich, which describes a possible source of danger, gefährdet describes the person, species, or situation exposed to it.

Other meanings

  • at riskadjective

Opposites

  • unbedrohtnot under threatadjective

Related words

  • Gefährdetethe endangerednoun
  • gefährdendendangeringadjective

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