No. 523 in Dutch
gevaar
Danger.
In a sentence
Er is veel gevaar op deze weg vanwege scherpe bochten.
There is much danger on this road due to sharp curves.
In this sentence, 'gevaar' is used as a noun to indicate the presence of a risky or unsafe situation, highlighting its usage to denote 'danger' or 'hazard'.
Hij heeft gevaar gelopen tijdens de storm.
He was in danger during the storm.
Here, 'gevaar' is part of the expression 'gevaar lopen', which means 'to be in danger'. It showcases a figurative use of the word in a phrase context.
Het roken in bed brengt vele gevaren met zich mee.
Smoking in bed brings many dangers.
In this example, 'gevaren' is the plural form of 'gevaar', referring to the various types of danger or risks associated with an activity.
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