No. 3,296 in German
gefährdung
"Gefährdung" means "endangerment" or "threat."
In a sentence
Die Verschmutzung stellt eine Gefahr für die Tierwelt dar und führt zu ihrer Gefährdung.
Pollution poses a danger to wildlife and leads to their endangerment.
Here, 'Gefährdung' is used as a noun representing the condition of being endangered or at risk.
Die wiederholte Missachtung der Verkehrsregeln führt zu einer allgemeinen Gefährdung.
Repeated disregard of traffic rules leads to general hazards.
In this sentence, 'Gefährdung' indicates the creation of conditions that could result in harm or danger.
Die Gefährdung von Arbeitsplätzen durch Automatisierung ist ein besorgniserregendes Thema.
The threat to jobs due to automation is a concerning issue.
Here, 'Gefährdung' is employed to refer to the threat or risk to something – in this case, jobs.
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