опа́сность
opásnostʹfeminine
The English phrase 'danger' is translated into Russian as опа́сность (opásnostʹ).
опа́сность is used to denote a hazard or exposure to likely harm. For more specific contexts, you might use чрезвычайная ситуация to mean 'emergency'.
Meaning: exposure to likely harm (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of опа́сность is опа́сности.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is opásnostʹ.
Did you know?
- When warning someone of immediate danger, Russians often shout Осторо́жно! rather than using a form of опа́сность. This word literally translates to 'carefully'.
- If you want to describe a 'dangerous' person, you might use the word опа́сный, but in certain slang or older contexts, it can imply someone who is not just risky, but someone who is 'formidable' or 'strikingly impressive'.
- The word опа́сность is closely related to the verb опаса́ться, which means 'to fear' or 'to be wary of'. In English, 'danger' is a state, but in Russian, the root is deeply tied to the active emotion of apprehension.
Examples in context
- Пожалуйста, будьте осторожны, здесь есть опасностьPlease be careful, there is danger here
- Мы должны предотвратить угрозу и обезопасить людейWe must prevent the threat and ensure people's safety
- На данной территории существует большой риск для здоровьяThere is a high risk to health in this area
- Не подходи к клетке, там опасноDon't approach the cage, it's dangerous
- Будь остороженBe careful
- Впереди есть серьёзная опа́сность.Vperedi yest' seryoznaya opasnost'.There is a serious danger ahead.
- Эта дорога таит в себе опа́сность.Eta doroga tait v sebe opasnost'.This road holds danger within it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “danger” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
