English–Korean

“danger” in Korean

Korean

Also위험성 (wiheomseong)

Pronunciation

Romanizationwiheom

Example

이 산에는 위험이 많아요.i sa ne neun wi heo mi ma na yo

There is a lot of danger on this mountain.

Illustration for 위험 (danger)

How to say “danger” in Korean

“Danger” in Korean is 위험 (wiheom).

The possibility that a person or thing will be hurt or damaged.

Full entry for 위험: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 위험

횡단보도에 위험이 있으니 조심하세요.hoeng dan bo do e wi heo mi i sseu ni cho sim ha se yo

There is a danger at the crosswalk, so please be careful.

Tips for using 위험

  • In everyday warnings, a gentle caution can sound more natural than a direct statement of danger in friendly conversation.

Other Korean words for “danger”

이 기계는 위험성이 높다.i ki gye neun wi heom seong i nop tta

This machine is very dangerous.

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