No. 2,351 in German
lebensgefahr
"Lebensgefahr" means "danger to life" in English.
In a sentence
Die Bergsteiger ignorierten die Warnung vor Lebensgefahr.
The mountaineers ignored the warning of mortal danger.
Here, 'Lebensgefahr' refers to the risk of losing one's life due to dangerous conditions while climbing mountains.
Nach dem Unfall war der Fahrer in Lebensgefahr.
After the accident, the driver was in mortal danger.
In this sentence, 'Lebensgefahr' describes a critical, life-threatening condition after a severe car accident.
Das Betreten der Baustelle ohne Schutzhelm ist Lebensgefahr.
Entering the construction site without a safety helmet poses mortal danger.
Here, 'Lebensgefahr' is used to describe a situation where negligence could lead to fatal outcomes due to accidents on the construction site.
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