Korean word

위험하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationwiheomhada

Meaning

  • adjectivedangerous

Example

그 다리는 위험해요.keu ta ri neun wi heom hae yo

That bridge is dangerous.

Illustration for 위험하다 (dangerous)

More examples

그 약은 잘못 먹으면 위험해요.keu ya geun chal mot meo geu myeon wi heom hae yo

That medicine is dangerous if taken incorrectly.

Core concept

A situation or thing carries a real risk of harm, so caution is needed.

Common phrases

  • 위험해 보여요wi heom hae po yeo yo

    look dangerous

  • 위험하다고 생각하다wi heom ha da go saeng ga ka da

    think it is dangerous

  • 위험한 물건wi heom han mul geon

    dangerous item

Similar words

위태롭다witaeroptta: An unstable condition may collapse, fall, or become dangerous.
위급하다wigeupada: A dangerous situation is urgent and needs immediate action or help.

Definition in Korean

사고나 해를 입을 우려가 있어 경계하거나 피해야 하는 상태이다sa go na hae reul i beul u ryeo ga i sseo kyeong gye ha geo na pi hae ya ha neun sang tae i da

Word origin

위험하다 (wiheomhada, "dangerous") combines 위험 (wiheom, "danger") with 하다 (hada, "to be or do"), making danger a quality.

Usage tips

  • For natural conversation, English speakers can use this word for roads, objects, actions, or situations, not only for people.

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