dangerously
intermediateB1/ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/ · dan-ger-ous-ly
in a manner that is likely to cause harm or injury.
Meanings
in a manner that is likely to cause harm or injury.
ایسے طریقے سے جو نقصان یا چوٹ کا سبب بنتا ہے۔
خطرناک طریقے سے
khatarnak tareeqay se
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- dangerously close
- drive dangerously
- dangerously high
Example Sentences
He was driving dangerously on the highway.
وہ ہائی وے پر خطرناک طریقے سے گاڑی چلا رہا تھا۔
Woh highway par khatarnak tareeqay se gaari chala raha tha.
The situation is dangerously unstable.
یہ صورت حال خطرناک حد تک غیر مستحکم ہے۔
Yeh soorat haal khatarnak had tak ghair mustahkam hai.
If you keep playing with fire, you are acting dangerously.
اگر آپ آگ سے کھیلتے رہیں گے تو آپ خطرناک طور پر کام کر رہے ہیں۔
Agar aap aag se kheltay rahenge toh aap khatarnak tor par kaam kar rahe hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of danger as a warning sign.
Imagine a caution sign at the edge of a cliff.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ جانے کس کے ہاتھوں مجھے لبوں پہ سجا دیا ہوگا، خطرناک ہیں یہ عشق کے وعدے بھی
Na jaane kis ke haathon mujhe labon pe saja diya hoga, Khatarnak hain yeh ishq ke waade bhi
Who knows whose hands have adorned me on lips, These promises of love are also dangerous.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خرابی کا آغاز خطرہ ہے
Kharabi ka aaghaz khatra hai
The beginning of trouble is danger.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "dengerous" — full of danger
First known use: 15th century
The word evolved from the Old French 'dangereus', which is derived from Latin 'dominicālis', meaning 'belonging to a lord'. Over time, it acquired its modern English form.