This is the 3240th most frequent Dutch word.
gevaren
"Gevaren" in English means "dangers" or "hazards."
Here, 'gevaren' is used as a noun meaning 'dangers' and refers to risks associated with darkness.
De gevaren van het donker zijn niet te onderschatten.
The dangers of darkness should not be underestimated.
In this sentence, 'gevaren' is the past participle of the verb 'varen', meaning 'to sail', indicating action performed in the past.
Hij heeft al heel wat gevaren tijdens zijn reizen.
He has already sailed quite a lot during his travels.
Again, 'gevaren' is used as a noun to denote multiple dangers or risks, emphasizing evaluation.