die

feminine

ɡəˈfaːɐ̯

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Translation

the danger, risk

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Word origin

From Middle High German gevare, related to fahren ("to travel"), whose original sense was closer to "ambush, waylaying".

Origin
Middle High German
Root
gevare

Grammar

Genderfeminine
PluralGefahren

Examples

Erdrutsches.

The police warned of the danger of a landslide.

.

He put himself in great danger.

unterschätzen.

You shouldn't underestimate such dangers.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 12: Words 591-600.