No. 4,257 in German
drohen
To threaten.
In a sentence
Die dunklen Wolken drohen Regen zu bringen.
The dark clouds threaten to bring rain.
Here, 'drohen' is used to indicate a potential negative event in a metaphorical sense.
Der Chef drohte ihm mit einer Kündigung.
The boss threatened him with termination.
In this sentence, 'drohen' is employed to express a direct threat, suggesting an action that may be taken against someone.
Es droht unangenehm zu werden, wenn wir zu spät ankommen.
It threatens to become unpleasant if we arrive late.
In this example, 'drohen' refers to an impending negative outcome that is a consequence of an action.
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