drohen

German

Etymology

From Old High German drouwen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdʀoːən/

• Audio:

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Verb

1. to threaten
   • 1931, Arthur Schnitzler, Flucht in die Finsternis, S. Fischer Verlag, page 125:

     Niemand konnte ihn hier vermuten, er hatte das Gefühl vollkommener Sicherheit, von keiner Seite drohte irgendwelche Gefahr.

     Nobody could suppose him to be here, he had the feeling of complete security, from no side did any danger threaten him.

Derived terms

• Drohkulisse

Further reading

• “drohen” in Duden online