خطر
khatar
The English phrase 'danger' is translated into Arabic as خطر (khatar).
The noun خطر is used to denote exposure to likely harm. If you want to say that someone or something is 'in danger', you use the preposition في before the noun, forming the phrase في خطر.
Meaning: exposure to likely harm (noun)
Which one should you use?
While خطر is the general term for danger, other specific words exist: مخاطرة is used to refer specifically to risk or hazardous situations and تهديد denotes a threat, which is typically used when describing imminent peril.
How do you pronounce it?
khatar
Did you know?
- A person of high social standing or 'consequence' is described using a derivative of the same root as خطر.
- The word خطر shares a root with the expression for a thought that 'crosses' the mind, linking the suddenness of a hazard to a fleeting idea.
- The word مخاطرة is the primary term used in modern Arabic business and finance to describe 'speculation'.
Examples in context
- كان سامي في خطر.Sami was in danger.This sentence shows how to use خطر to describe a person being in danger.Tatoeba #6982551 by OsoHombre, translation #6577637 by OsoHombre
- كان زيري في خطر.Ziri was in danger.Tatoeba #10979514 by Amghar, translation #10207384 by Amastan
- سامي في خطر دائم.Sami was in constant danger.This sentence illustrates using خطر to describe constant danger.Tatoeba #6982566 by OsoHombre, translation #6717786 by OsoHombre
- العاصفة تشكل خطرًا على السفن في المنطقة البحرية.The storm poses a danger to ships in the maritime area.
- نحن بحاجة إلى تقييم وإدارة المخاطر في بيئة العمل.We need to assess and manage the risks in the work environment.
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Example conversation
Yousef and Sarah are talking about a broken bridge.
- يوسف Youssefلا تعبري الجسر، هناك خطر كبير.La ta'buri al-jisr, hunaka khatar kabir.Don't cross the bridge, there is a great danger.
- سارة Saraهل الوضع خطير حقاً يا يوسف؟Hal al-wad' khatir haqqan ya Yousef?Is the situation really dangerous, Yousef?
- يوسف Youssefنعم، هذا خطر على الجميع.Na'am, hadha khatar 'ala al-jami'.Yes, this is a danger to everyone.
- سارة Saraشكراً لك على التحذير.Shukran laka 'ala al-tahdhir.Thank you for the warning.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
