danger
gb/dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ us/dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
A2
Englanti
~ 1300
veszély, veszélyforrás, veszélyt jelent
SUBSTANTIIVI
A2
1
veszély
A2
Käyttömalli:
in danger of [something]
The climbers were in great danger when the storm hit.
A hegymászók nagy veszélyben voltak, amikor lecsapott a vihar.
Smoking is a danger to your health.
A dohányzás veszélyt jelent az egészségedre.
The firefighters risked their lives to save people from danger.
There is a real danger of flooding in this area.
Children should be taught how to avoid danger.
Oppijaesimerkit
The dog was in danger on the road.
A kutya veszélyben volt az úton.
Fire is a danger to people.
A tűz veszélyt jelent az emberekre.
He saw the danger and ran away.
We are in danger during the storm.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'danger' with 'dangerous'. 'Danger' is a noun (the situation), while 'dangerous' is an adjective (describing something).
Merkitys
Possibility of harm or injury
Kollokaatiot
in danger
|real danger
|face danger
|danger to
|danger from
Synonyymit
risk (Often used for the chance of something bad happening; can be broader and less immediate than 'danger'.)
|
hazard (More technical or formal; often used for specific sources of danger.)
Antonyymit
safety (The state of being protected from harm, the opposite of being in danger.)
Teemat
safety
|emergencies
|risk
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
A situation where someone or something can be hurt or harmed.
The condition of being exposed to the chance of harm, injury, or loss.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
2
Käyttömalli:
[someone/something] is a danger to [someone/something]
This man is a danger to the community.
Ez a férfi veszélyt jelent a közösségre.
Wild animals can be a danger to hikers.
A vadállatok veszélyt jelenthetnek a túrázókra.
The faulty wiring is a serious danger to the building's residents.
Oppijaesimerkit
He is a danger to children.
Veszélyt jelent a gyerekekre.
This machine is a danger if used wrong.
Ez a gép veszélyt jelent, ha helytelenül használják.
The snake was a danger to the farmer.
Merkitys
Person or thing that may cause harm
Kollokaatiot
danger to society
|pose a danger
|serious danger
Synonyymit
threat (Suggests an intention or possibility of harm, often used for people or groups.)
Antonyymit
protector (Someone who keeps others safe, opposite to someone who is a danger.)
Teemat
safety
|risk
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
A person or thing that can hurt people or cause problems.
A person, object, or situation that is likely to cause harm or injury.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
danger
IPA
GB/dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
US/dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
Tavut ja painotus
danger (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (danger)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: danger
- Plural: danger, dangers
Sanaperhe
Forms
dangers
noun
Core family
dangerous
adjective A2
dangerously
adverb B2
Related words
endanger
verb B2
endangered
adjective
Advanced or less common
endangerment
noun
Ilmaukset
court danger
3/kˈɔɹt dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
idiom
Deliberately risk harm or trouble
To do something that could cause you harm on purpose.
Esimerkit
- By speeding on icy roads, you court danger.
- He courted danger by speaking against the gang.
in danger
1/ˈɪn dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
In a harmful situation
In a situation where you might be hurt or harmed.
Esimerkit
- The child was in danger of falling into the river.
- Several species are in danger of extinction.
out of danger
2/ˈaʊt əv dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
No longer at risk of harm
Not in a situation where you might be hurt anymore.
Esimerkit
- The patient is now out of danger after surgery.
- Once the fire was put out, we knew we were out of danger.
flirt with danger
1/flˈɚt wˈɪθ dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
idiom
Take risky actions
To do something that could be dangerous or cause problems.
Esimerkit
- She likes to flirt with danger by driving very fast.
- By driving so fast on icy roads, you're flirting with danger.
- Climbing that cliff without ropes is really flirting with danger.
- Investing all your savings in one stock is flirting with danger.
flirt with danger
2/flˈɚt wˈɪθ dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
idiom
informal
Take small but risky chances
To do something risky, often for excitement.
Esimerkit
- Climbing without safety gear is flirting with danger.
- She likes to flirt with danger by driving fast.