precarious

prekär; unsicher

Word details

German meaning
Unsicher, gefährlich oder kritisch.
English meaning
precarious
Synonym
unsicher, riskant, heikel
German example
Die finanzielle Situation des Unternehmens ist prekär.
English example
The company's financial situation is precarious.
Comparative
prekärerSuperlative: am prekärsten

Example sentences with “precarious”

  1. The situation is quite precarious. (Die Lage ist ziemlich prekär.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'prekär' a formal word?

Yes, 'prekär' is used in formal and professional contexts to describe unstable situations.