Danger vs Hazard vs Menace vs Peril vs Risk vs Threat

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Danger

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A2 noun

Hazard

Top 3.000 (häufig) C1 noun

Menace

Top 3.000 (häufig) C1 noun

Peril

Formell Über 10.000 (seltener) C2 noun

Risk

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B1 noun

Threat

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B2 noun

Am formellsten: Peril

	Danger	Hazard	Menace	Peril	Risk	Threat
Aussprache	🇬🇧 /["/ˈdeɪndʒə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈdeɪndʒər/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈhæzəd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈhæzərd/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈmɛnəs// 🇺🇸 //ˈmɛnɪs//	🇬🇧 //ˈpɛrɪl// 🇺🇸 //ˈpɛrəl//	🇬🇧 /["/rɪsk/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪsk/"]/	🇬🇧 //θrɛt// 🇺🇸 //θrɛt//
Bedeutung	A situation where something bad can happen.	Something that can cause harm or danger.	A threat or danger to someone or something.	Serious danger or risk.	the chance of something bad happening	A person or thing that can cause harm or danger.
Beispiel	The storm brought a danger to the village.	The slippery floors are a serious hazard in the factory.	The storm was a menace to the coastal towns.	The explorers faced great peril as they navigated through the treacherous mountains.	There is a risk involved in investing in the stock market.	The storm posed a serious threat to the coastal town.
Register	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Formell	Neutral	Neutral
Wie häufig	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 3.000 (häufig)	Top 3.000 (häufig)	Über 10.000 (seltener)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	A2	C1	C1	C2	B1	B2
Wortart	noun	noun	noun	noun	noun	noun
Kollokationen	big, considerable, enormous, be exposed to, face, be fraught with, await, exist, face somebody, area, point, spot, in danger, in danger of, out of danger, be off the danger list, be on the danger list, big, considerable, enormous, be exposed to, face, be fraught with, await, exist, face somebody, area, point, spot, in danger, in danger of, out of danger, be off the danger list, be on the danger list, big, considerable, enormous, be exposed to, face, be fraught with, await, exist, face somebody, area, point, spot, in danger, in danger of, out of danger, be off the danger list, be on the danger list	big, great, major, cause, create, pose, hazard for, hazard to, exposure to a hazard	menace to society, menace from, menace of violence	live in peril, face peril, put in peril, perilous situation, sense of peril	big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk	credible threat, imminent threat, serious threat, direct threat
Antonyme	safety, security, protection	safety, security	safeguard, protection, assurance	safety, security, protection	safety, certainty	safety, security
Häufige Fehler	Confused with 'dangerous' as the same word., Using in positive contexts (danger is negative)., Overusing in casual dialogues, leading to ambiguity.	'Hazard' confused with 'hazards' in plural form., 'Hazard' used incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun., Mixing up 'hazard' with 'risk' when describing dangers.	Confused with 'menacing', which is an adjective., Used incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun., Misunderstood as a minor threat instead of a significant one.	Confusing 'peril' with 'perilous' – 'peril' is a noun, 'perilous' is an adjective., Using 'peril' in informal settings where simpler words could be clearer., Mispronouncing it – learners often omit the 'r' sound.	Confusing risk with danger - risk is about possibility, while danger implies a higher chance of harm., Using 'risks' as a singular noun - remember to use the correct plural or singular form., Omitting the object when saying 'risk' - always specify what is being risked.	Confused with 'threaten', which is a verb., Overuse 'threat' when referring to minor inconveniences.
Hinweise zur Verwendung	Used in both written and spoken contexts. Appropriate for discussions about safety, risk, or warnings. Avoid in overly casual conversations.	Use 'hazard' when discussing risks or dangers, especially in safety contexts. It's appropriate for formal writing and discussions but may feel too technical in casual conversation.	Use 'menace' in contexts where serious harm or danger is implied. More common in formal writing or discourse.	Used often in literature or formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'danger' are preferred.	Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. When discussing financial matters, 'risk' is frequent; however, it may not be appropriate in casual conversation about personal matters unless framed carefully.	Used in both formal and informal contexts; often refers to danger from people or situations.

Häufige Fragen: Danger vs Hazard vs Menace vs Peril vs Risk vs Threat

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Danger, Hazard, Menace, Peril, Risk und Threat?

Danger: A situation where something bad can happen. Hazard: Something that can cause harm or danger. Menace: A threat or danger to someone or something. Peril: Serious danger or risk. Risk: the chance of something bad happening Threat: A person or thing that can cause harm or danger.

Was ist formeller: Danger, Hazard, Menace, Peril, Risk und Threat?

Peril ist davon am formellsten.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Danger, Hazard, Menace, Peril, Risk und Threat?

Peril ist das höchste Niveau, bei C2, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Danger, Hazard, Menace, Peril, Risk und Threat auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Danger: A2, Hazard: C1, Menace: C1, Peril: C2, Risk: B1, Threat: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Danger, Hazard, Menace, Peril, Risk und Threat?

Danger: noun, Hazard: noun, Menace: noun, Peril: noun, Risk: noun, Threat: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Danger: The storm brought a danger to the village. Hazard: The slippery floors are a serious hazard in the factory. Menace: The storm was a menace to the coastal towns. Peril: The explorers faced great peril as they navigated through the treacherous mountains. Risk: There is a risk involved in investing in the stock market. Threat: The storm posed a serious threat to the coastal town.

Kann ich Danger, Hazard, Menace, Peril, Risk und Threat austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Danger, Hazard, Menace, Peril, Risk und Threat sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.