drohen /dɾˈoːən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "threaten".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge

Source term
threaten
Translation
drohen
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form drohen
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Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + drohen
Examples
Wir müssen oft drohen.
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Topic context

This word appears in the German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge.

Example Sentences

Die Handlungen, die die Umwelt bedrohen, könnten ernsthaften Schaden riskieren, wenn wir sie nicht schützen.

English: The actions that threaten the environment could risk serious damage if we don't protect it.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Steigende Meeresspiegel bedrohen viele Küstenstädte weltweit.

English: Rising sea levels threaten many coastal cities around the world.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Er drohte, die Polizei zu rufen, wenn sie nicht gingen.

English: He threatened to call the police if they did not leave.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Die Fabrik hat damit gedroht zu schließen, wenn die Kosten nicht gesenkt werden.

English: The factory has threatened to close unless costs are reduced.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

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