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Khatarnaak in English: Dangerous (ख़तरनाक)
Dangerous
Hindi (Devanagari)
ख़तरनाक
Hindi (English letters)
khatarnaak
ख़तरनाक (khatarnaak) can be expressed as “Dangerous” in English. For example: “This road is dangerous at night.”
“khatarnaak” kehna ho, to English mein “Dangerous” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Mountain road
This road is dangerous at night.
रात में यह सड़क ख़तरनाक है।
raat mein yah sadak khatarnaak hai.
How to pronounce “Dangerous”
Say it in English
DAYN-jer-uhs
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Dangerous: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Dangerous | ख़तरनाक khatarnaak The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This road is dangerous at night. | रात में यह सड़क ख़तरनाक है। raat mein yah sadak khatarnaak hai. Mountain road | Mountain road |
| This toy can be dangerous for children. | बच्चों के लिए यह खिलौना ख़तरनाक हो सकता है। bachchon ke liye yah khilauna khatarnaak ho sakta hai. Parent warning | Parent warning |
Use “Dangerous” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Dangerous” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Dangerous” in English sentences
1. Mountain road
This road is dangerous at night.
रात में यह सड़क ख़तरनाक है।
raat mein yah sadak khatarnaak hai.
2. Parent warning
This toy can be dangerous for children.
बच्चों के लिए यह खिलौना ख़तरनाक हो सकता है।
bachchon ke liye yah khilauna khatarnaak ho sakta hai.
3. News alert
After the storm the coast remains dangerous.
तूफ़ान के बाद तटीय इलाका ख़तरनाक बना हुआ है।
toofaan ke baad tatiya ilaaka khatarnaak bana hua hai.
Common mistakes with “Dangerous”
Instead of
This road are dangerous at night.
Say this
This road is dangerous at night.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
This toy can to be dangerous for children.
Say this
This toy can be dangerous for children.
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Hiking advice before a trail
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
After rain the trail becomes dangerous.
Show Hindi meaning
बारिश के बाद पगडंडी ख़तरनाक हो जाती है।
baarish ke baad pagdandi khatarnaak ho jaati hai.
You
Is going now dangerous too?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या अभी जाना भी ख़तरनाक है?
kya abhi jaana bhi khatarnaak hai?
Partner
Yes, the slipperiness seems dangerous.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, फिसलन ख़तरनाक लग रही है।
haan, phislan khatarnaak lag rahi hai.
You
Then we'll leave the dangerous path.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर हम ख़तरनाक रास्ता छोड़ देते हैं।
phir ham khatarnaak raasta chhod dete hain.
Your turn: use “Dangerous”
Say this in English: बच्चों के लिए यह खिलौना ख़तरनाक हो सकता है। (bachchon ke liye yah khilauna khatarnaak ho sakta hai.)
Reveal sample answer
This toy can be dangerous for children.
बच्चों के लिए यह खिलौना ख़तरनाक हो सकता है।
bachchon ke liye yah khilauna khatarnaak ho sakta hai.
Compare your word order with “This toy can be dangerous for children.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Dangerous” in English
Khatarnaak ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ख़तरनाक (khatarnaak) can be expressed as “Dangerous” in English. For example: “This road is dangerous at night.”
What does “Dangerous” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Dangerous” means ख़तरनाक (khatarnaak). The sentence “This road is dangerous at night.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Dangerous” in a sentence?
This toy can be dangerous for children. Hindi meaning: बच्चों के लिए यह खिलौना ख़तरनाक हो सकता है। (bachchon ke liye yah khilauna khatarnaak ho sakta hai.). Use “Dangerous” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
What should I watch for when using “Dangerous”?
“Dangerous” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
