Danger vs Hazard 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

Risk

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B1 noun

Threat

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B2 noun

	Danger	Hazard	Risk	Threat
Aussprache	🇬🇧 /["/ˈdeɪndʒə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈdeɪndʒər/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈhæzəd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈhæzərd/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/rɪsk/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪsk/"]/	🇬🇧 //θrɛt// 🇺🇸 //θrɛt//
Bedeutung	Eine Situation, in der etwas Schlimmes passieren kann. A situation where something bad can happen.	Etwas, das Schaden oder Gefahr verursachen kann. Something that can cause harm or danger.	die Chance, dass etwas Schlechtes passiert the chance of something bad happening	Eine Person oder Sache, die Schaden oder Gefahr verursachen kann. 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.	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	Neutral
Wie häufig	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 3.000 (häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	A2	C1	B1	B2
Wortart	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	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	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.	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	Wird sowohl im schriftlichen als auch im gesprochenen Kontext verwendet. Geeignet für Diskussionen über Sicherheit, Risiko oder Warnungen. Vermeiden Sie es in übermäßig lockeren Gesprächen. Used in both written and spoken contexts. Appropriate for discussions about safety, risk, or warnings. Avoid in overly casual conversations.	Verwenden Sie 'Gefahr', wenn Sie über Risiken oder Gefahren sprechen, insbesondere im Sicherheitskontext. Es eignet sich für formelles Schreiben und Diskussionen, kann aber in lockeren Gesprächen zu technisch wirken. 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.	Wird häufig sowohl in formellen als auch in informellen Kontexten verwendet. Bei finanziellen Angelegenheiten ist "Risiko" häufig; es ist jedoch möglicherweise nicht angemessen, in lockeren Gesprächen über persönliche Angelegenheiten zu sprechen, es sei denn, es wird sorgfältig formuliert. 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.	Wird sowohl in formellen als auch in informellen Kontexten verwendet; bezieht sich oft auf Gefahren durch Menschen oder Situationen. Used in both formal and informal contexts; often refers to danger from people or situations.

Sieh es in echten Clips

Stranger Things › S1 E1

He put himself in danger to help the party.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

You're in danger.

Game Of Thrones › S1 E1

She says the king is in danger.

Stranger Things › S1 E1

He put himself in danger to help the party.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

You're in danger.

Danger

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Thousands more are now at risk.

Sherlock › S1 E1

This...is a risk.

Takin' more of a risk. Banks are easier.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Thousands more are now at risk.

Sherlock › S1 E1

This...is a risk.

Risk

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

A shadow and a threat has been growing in my mind.

Sherlock › S1 E1

I would make some sort of threat,

...but with the Joker's threat, they don't have an option.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

A shadow and a threat has been growing in my mind.

Sherlock › S1 E1

I would make some sort of threat,

Threat

Häufige Fragen: Danger vs Hazard vs Risk vs Threat

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

Danger: A situation where something bad can happen. Hazard: Something that can cause harm or danger. Risk: the chance of something bad happening Threat: A person or thing that can cause harm or danger.

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

Hazard ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

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

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

Welche Wortart sind Danger, Hazard, Risk und Threat?

Danger: noun, Hazard: 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. 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, Risk und Threat austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Danger, Hazard, 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.