Die Gefahr
Example: Die Gefahr auf der Baustelle erfordert Schutzhelme für alle.
Definition
"Die Gefahr" in construction refers to a risk or potential source of harm that may cause injury or damage. It highlights a hazardous situation or condition that requires precautionary measures to ensure safety, such as wearing protective helmets on a building site.
Etymology
The word "die Gefahr" comes from the Old High German word 'gafar,' meaning 'danger' or 'risk.' It is related to the verb 'fahren,' which means 'to travel' or 'to venture,' reflecting the idea of encountering danger during a journey or undertaking. Did you know the term originally conveyed the sense of a perilous journey?
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"Die Gefahr" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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