perilously

ˈpɛrɪləsli
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Translation of perilously into German

Adverb

danger risk

in a way that involves great or imminent danger
  • He walked perilously close to the edge.Er ging gefährlich nah an den Rand.
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Expressions with perilously: examples in English and translations in German

gefährlich nah
gefährlich nah an
The car was perilously close to the edge.

Synonyms and analogies of perilously in English

Examples of perilously in a sentence

  • Supplies were running perilously low during the storm.

Translations of "perilously" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
gefährlichadv.

They navigated perilously through the flooded streets after the heavy rain.

Sie navigierten gefährlich durch die überfluteten Straßen nach dem starken Regen.

Their argument escalated perilously, threatening to ruin their long friendship.

Ihr Streit eskalierte gefährlich, wodurch ihre langjährige Freundschaft gefährdet wurde.

They entered the perilously dark cave without any light source or guidance.

Sie betraten die gefährlich dunkle Höhle ohne Lichtquelle oder Führung.

He approached the wild animal perilously, hoping for a better view.

Er näherte sich gefährlich dem wilden Tier und hoffte auf eine bessere Sicht.

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perilously: Examples and translations in context

He perilously balanced on the narrow ledge, trying to take a picture.

Er balancierte gefährlich auf dem schmalen Sims, um ein Foto zu machen.

The pilot flew perilously low, attempting to capture breathtaking aerial photographs.

Der Pilot flog gefährlich tief, um atemberaubende Luftaufnahmen zu machen.

The ship sailed perilously into uncharted waters, with dangers lurking beneath.

Das Schiff segelte gefährlich in unbekannte Gewässer, mit Gefahren, die darunter lauerten.

She walked perilously upon the ice, hoping it would hold her weight.

Sie ging gefährlich über das Eis und hoffte, dass es ihr Gewicht halten würde.

She stood perilously on the edge of the rooftop, trying to get a better view.

Sie stand gefährlich am Rand des Daches, um eine bessere Aussicht zu bekommen.

He carried a perilously heavy load, struggling to keep his balance.

Er trug eine gefährlich schwere Last und kämpfte darum, sein Gleichgewicht zu halten.

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