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Drohen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Drohen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to threaten", "to menace" or "to be imminent".
Essential properties of "drohen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: drohen
- Simple past: drohte
- Participle: gedroht
regularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "drohen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To threaten to cause harm or punishment"
- Definition: "To indicate the intention to cause harm or punishment if certain conditions are not met."
- Translation(s): to threaten, to menace
- Synonym(s): androhen, drohend
- Antonym(s): versöhnen, beruhigen
- Related word(s): Bedrohung, Gefahr
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat ihr gedroht, wenn sie nicht gehorcht.
- Das Wetter droht schlecht zu werden.
- Die Regierung droht mit Sanktionen.
2.) "To be imminent or impending (negative/dangerous)"
- Definition: "To indicate that something negative or dangerous is imminent."
- Translation(s): to be imminent, to impend, to loom
- Synonym(s): bevorstehen
- Related word(s): Gefahr, Risiko
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ein Sturm droht aufzuziehen.
- Es droht eine Wirtschaftskrise.
- Ein Krieg droht auszubrechen.