endangered

• Beschreibt eine Art oder Gruppe, die stark vom Aussterben bedroht ist; auch allgemein etwas, das in Gefahr ist oder gefährdet wird.

Describes a species or group that is at serious risk of extinction.

1. At risk of extinctionB1formal

   Describes a species that is in danger of becoming extinct in the near future.

   vom Aussterben bedroht

   • The giant panda is an endangered species.
   • Many organizations work to protect endangered animals.
   • The tiger is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

   Synonymethreatenedvanishingvulnerable

2. At risk of harm or lossB2formal

   In a situation where something is likely to be harmed, damaged, or lost.

   gefährdet

   • The company's future is endangered by the financial crisis.
   • His health was endangered by the extreme weather conditions.
   • The project is endangered due to lack of funding.

   Synonymethreatenedvulnerable

   Antonymeprotectedsafesecure

• Verb, das angibt, dass jemand oder etwas in Gefahr gebracht oder einem Risiko ausgesetzt wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting someone or something at risk or in danger.

1. Put at riskB2formal

   To expose someone or something to danger, harm, or loss.

   Gefährden

   • Smoking can endanger your health.
   • The reckless driver endangered the lives of pedestrians.
   • Pollution endangers many species of wildlife.

   Synonymeexposehazardimperiljeopardizeriskthreaten

   Antonymeguardprotectsafeguardshield