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gevaarlijk — meaning in English

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English meaning

dangerous adj Likely to cause harm, injury, or death.
dangerously adv In a way that creates or involves danger.
dicey adjective Risky or unpredictable; likely to go wrong.
dire adj Extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.
perilous adj Full of danger; risky.

Senses

gevaarlijk is used for these senses in English:

dangerous Full of danger.
dangerous Causing danger; ready to do harm or injury.
dangerously In a dangerous manner.
dicey Fraught with danger.
orgulous Threatening; dangerous.
perilous Dangerous, full of peril.
unsafely In an unsafe way; without regard to safety; carelessly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

gevaarlijke bedreigend onzeker riskant omineus onheilspellend sinister verschrikkelijk vreselijk hoogmoedig hooghartig overmatige