adjective
dangerous
A2
Meaning: 'dangerous' — poses physical or situational risk. Gradable: comparative 'gefährlicher', superlative 'am gefährlichsten'. Antonyms include 'ungefährlich' and 'sicher'. Regular adjective formation; not a participle. Commonly used before nouns (ein gefährlicher Hund) and in warnings (Vorsicht!). Also used predicatively and attributively in German.
Examples
Ohne Helm ist das Fahrradfahren gefährlich.
Riding a bike without a helmet is dangerous.
Die Strecke war gefährlich, sodass die Fahrer langsamer fuhren.
The route was dangerous, so the drivers drove more slowly.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a warning sign with a skull to remind you of 'gefährlich' (dangerous)
Starts like English 'guy' + 'fear' → think 'dangerous' (fear)
Notes
Common descriptive adjective. Comparative and superlative provided.