Bedrohen
Example: Die dunklen Wolken drohen bald einen Sturm zu bringen.
Definition
"Bedrohen" means to pose a threat or danger to someone or something, implying an intention or possibility of causing harm or trouble. For example, dark clouds "bedrohen" to bring a storm soon, indicating an impending risk or menace.
Etymology
The German verb "bedrohen" comes from the Middle High German word 'bedrohen,' which is related to the Old High German 'bedrohen,' meaning to threaten or menace. It is composed of the prefix 'be-' and the root related to 'threat,' conveying the sense of putting someone under threat. Did you know that this verb shares roots with the English word 'threat'?
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"Bedrohen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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