When you're just starting out with Estonian, knowing words like "ohtlik" (dangerous) is really useful. It's a basic adjective, meaning you can use it to describe things. For example, if you see something that isn't safe, you can say it's "ohtlik". This helps you communicate simple warnings or observations.
Learning these core descriptive words early on builds a strong foundation. You'll hear it in everyday situations, from traffic signs to health warnings. It’s a word that directly impacts safety and understanding your surroundings.
When something is ohtlik, it means it poses a risk or could cause harm. Think of things that are not safe to be around or to do. For example, a sharp knife could be ohtlik if not handled carefully, or a road with many accidents might be considered ohtlik. It's a word you'll use often to describe situations or objects that require caution.
When something is ohtlik, it means it poses a risk or threat, and you should be careful. It's like saying something is not safe. For example, a sharp knife can be ohtlik, or a fast-moving car on the road. You use this word to describe situations or objects that could potentially cause harm or injury. Always be aware of ohtlikud things around you!
How Formal Is It?
"Seisund on patsiendi elule ohtlik. (The condition is dangerous to the patient's life.)"
"See tee on talvel ohtlik. (This road is dangerous in winter.)"
"See olukord on päris ohtlik. (This situation is pretty dangerous.)"
"Ära mine sinna, seal võib pahasti minna. (Don't go there, it can go badly/be dangerous there.)"
"See plaan on ikka päris riskantne. (This plan is still quite risky/dangerous.)"
Beispiele nach Niveau
See tee on ohtlik.
This road is dangerous.
See loom on ohtlik.
This animal is dangerous.
See koht on ohtlik lastele.
This place is dangerous for children.
Tuli on ohtlik.
Fire is dangerous.
Ära mine sinna, see on ohtlik.
Don't go there, it is dangerous.
Vesi on sügav ja ohtlik.
The water is deep and dangerous.
See töö on ohtlik.
This job is dangerous.
Ohtlik olukord.
A dangerous situation.
See tee on talvel väga ohtlik.
This road is very dangerous in winter.
Ära mine sinna, see on ohtlik piirkond.
Don't go there, it's a dangerous area.
Ohtlikud loomad elavad selles metsas.
Dangerous animals live in this forest.
Suitsetamine on tervisele ohtlik.
Smoking is dangerous for health.
See olukord on meie jaoks ohtlik.
This situation is dangerous for us.
Lastele on see mäng ohtlik.
This game is dangerous for children.
Ta sai teada ohtlikust saladusest.
He found out about a dangerous secret.
Tormine ilm on merele ohtlik.
Stormy weather is dangerous for the sea.
See tee on eriti ohtlik pimedal ajal tiheda liikluse ja kehva valgustuse tõttu.
This road is especially dangerous during dark times due to heavy traffic and poor lighting.
A1-level vocabulary in a C2-level sentence. 'Tõttu' (due to) is a common postposition.
Kuigi olukord paistis alguses ohtlik, suutsid nad kriisi lahendada ootamatu rahuga.
Although the situation seemed dangerous at first, they managed to resolve the crisis with unexpected calm.
Using 'paistis' (seemed) adds nuance. 'Kuigi' (although) introduces a subordinate clause.
Arvestades tema minevikku, on iga olukord, kus ta relvadega kokku puutub, potentsiaalselt ohtlik.
Considering his past, any situation where he encounters weapons is potentially dangerous.
'Arvestades' (considering) is a participle construction. 'Kokku puutub' (encounters) is a common phrasal verb.
Spetsialistid hoiatasid, et ilma piisavate ettevaatusabinõudeta võib selle ainega töötamine osutuda eluohtlikuks.
Specialists warned that without sufficient precautions, working with this substance could prove life-threatening.
'Osutuda eluohtlikuks' (to prove life-threatening) is a more formal expression. 'Ilma ... -ta' (without) indicates absence.
Pärast sellist reetmist on igasugune usaldus tema vastu ohtlik illusioon, mis viib vaid uue pettumuseni.
After such betrayal, any trust in him is a dangerous illusion that only leads to new disappointment.
'Igasugune' (any kind of) emphasizes the absolute nature. 'Viib vaid' (only leads) highlights the sole consequence.
Kuigi ta väitis, et olukord oli kontrolli all, tundsin sügavat sisemist rahutust, et see on ohtlik mäng.
Although he claimed the situation was under control, I felt a deep inner unease that it was a dangerous game.
'Sügavat sisemist rahutust' (deep inner unease) is a sophisticated way to express feeling. 'Mäng' (game) is used metaphorically.
Ajaloolased väidavad, et tolleaegne poliitiline kliima oli erakordselt ohtlik vaba mõttearendusele.
Historians argue that the political climate of that time was exceptionally dangerous for free thought development.
'Tolleaegne' (of that time) is a compound adjective. 'Vaba mõttearendus' (free thought development) is a more abstract concept.
Tema impulsiivne käitumine tegi temast ettearvamatu ja seetõttu ohtliku liitlase läbirääkimistel.
His impulsive behavior made him an unpredictable and therefore dangerous ally in negotiations.
'Etearvamatu' (unpredictable) is a good contrasting adjective. 'Seetõttu' (therefore) links cause and effect.
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While a dangerous situation can be frightening, 'hirmus' focuses on the emotional response (fear) or the severity of unpleasantness, not the objective risk.
'Halb' is a general term for 'bad.' A dangerous thing is bad, but not everything bad is dangerous in the sense of posing a physical threat.
'Riskantne' (risky) emphasizes the potential for an undesirable outcome, whereas 'ohtlik' (dangerous) implies a more immediate or severe threat.
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Many English speakers might confuse 'ohtlik' with words that sound similar or have related meanings but are not direct synonyms, like 'hirmus' (terrible/frightening) or 'halb' (bad). While a dangerous situation can be terrible or bad, 'ohtlik' specifically refers to something posing a risk or threat.
'Ohtlik' directly translates to 'dangerous' or 'perilous,' implying a potential for harm. It's about the inherent risk.
See tee on ohtlik. (This road is dangerous.)
Often used interchangeably with 'dangerous' by beginners because something dangerous can also be frightening. However, 'hirmus' emphasizes the feeling of fear or something being terrible, rather than the objective risk.
'Hirmus' means 'terrible,' 'frightening,' or 'awful.' It describes something that evokes fear or is very unpleasant, not necessarily something that poses a physical danger.
See on hirmus ilm. (This is terrible weather.)
A common mistake is to use 'halb' when one means 'dangerous' because something dangerous is, by nature, bad. But 'halb' is a general term for 'bad' and lacks the specific implication of risk or threat.
'Halb' is a broad term for 'bad,' 'poor,' or 'unwell.' It doesn't inherently carry the meaning of danger or threat.
See on halb mõte. (This is a bad idea.)
While 'riskantne' (risky) is very close to 'ohtlik,' it's important to understand the nuance. 'Riskantne' emphasizes the presence of a risk, which may or may not be immediately dangerous. All dangerous things are risky, but not all risky things are immediately dangerous.
'Riskantne' means 'risky.' It implies that there is a possibility of an undesirable outcome, but not necessarily an immediate or severe danger.
See on riskantne otsus. (This is a risky decision.)
This word directly translates to 'unsafe,' which is a synonym for 'dangerous.' The confusion often lies in when to use which. 'Ebaturvaline' focuses on the lack of safety or security, often in a more general sense or referring to a state rather than an active threat.
'Ebaturvaline' means 'unsafe' or 'insecure.' It describes a state or condition where safety is compromised or absent.
See piirkond on ebaturvaline. (This area is unsafe.)
So verwendest du es
The adjective ohtlik is used to describe something that poses a threat or risk. It can apply to situations, objects, or even people. For example, Ohtlik tee means 'dangerous road', and Ohtlik olukord means 'dangerous situation'.
A common mistake is confusing ohtlik with kohutav. While both can express something negative, kohutav primarily means 'terrible' or 'awful' and doesn't necessarily imply danger. For example, a bad movie might be kohutav (terrible), but it's not typically ohtlik (dangerous). Another mistake is using it as an adverb directly. Instead of saying something like 'He dangerously crossed the street', you would use an adverbial phrase or restructure the sentence, for example, Ta ületas tänavat ohtlikult (He crossed the street dangerously).
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When describing a situation or place that poses a risk:
- See koht on ohtlik. (This place is dangerous.)
- Olukord on ohtlik. (The situation is dangerous.)
- Ära mine sinna, see on ohtlik. (Don't go there, it's dangerous.)
When referring to an animal that can cause harm:
- See koer on ohtlik. (This dog is dangerous.)
- Madu on ohtlik. (A snake is dangerous.)
- Ohtlikud loomad. (Dangerous animals.)
When talking about an object or substance that is unsafe:
- See kemikaal on ohtlik. (This chemical is dangerous.)
- Ohtlikud jäätmed. (Dangerous waste.)
- Terav nuga on ohtlik. (A sharp knife is dangerous.)
When discussing an activity with inherent risks:
- Ekstreemsport on ohtlik. (Extreme sports are dangerous.)
- Kiire sõit on ohtlik. (Driving fast is dangerous.)
- See töö on ohtlik. (This job is dangerous.)
When warning someone about potential danger:
- Ole ettevaatlik, see on ohtlik. (Be careful, it's dangerous.)
- See võib olla ohtlik. (This can be dangerous.)
- Ohtlik ristmik. (Dangerous intersection.)
Gesprächseinstiege
"Kas see tee on ohtlik? (Is this road dangerous?)"
"Millised loomad on Eestis ohtlikud? (Which animals are dangerous in Estonia?)"
"Kas sa oled kunagi olnud ohtlikus olukorras? (Have you ever been in a dangerous situation?)"
"Mida sa teed, kui näed midagi ohtlikku? (What do you do when you see something dangerous?)"
"Kas on ohtlik olla üksi metsas öösel? (Is it dangerous to be alone in the forest at night?)"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Kirjelda ühte ohtlikku olukorda, mille oled üle elanud. (Describe one dangerous situation you have experienced.)
Mõtle mõnele kohale, mis tundub sulle ohtlik. Miks? (Think of a place that feels dangerous to you. Why?)
Kuidas sa ennast ohtlikust olukorrast kaitseksid? (How would you protect yourself from a dangerous situation?)
Mis on sinu jaoks kõige ohtlikum asi maailmas? (What is the most dangerous thing in the world for you?)
Kirjuta lugu, kus tegelane satub ohtlikku seiklusesse. (Write a story where a character gets into a dangerous adventure.)
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenBoth mean unsafe, but 'ohtlik' emphasizes danger and potential harm, while 'ebaturvaline' describes a lack of security or safety. Think of it this way: a sharp knife is ohtlik (dangerous), but a poorly lit street at night feels ebaturvaline (insecure/unsafe).
You can use it like any other adjective. For example: See on ohtlik olukord. (This is a dangerous situation.) Or: Koer on ohtlik. (The dog is dangerous.)
Yes, like most Estonian adjectives, 'ohtlik' will change its ending depending on the noun it modifies and the grammatical case. For example: ohtlik koer (dangerous dog, nominative singular), ohtlikku koera (dangerous dog, partitive singular).
Yes, you can. For example: See mees on ohtlik. (This man is dangerous.) Or: Ta on ohtlik inimene. (He is a dangerous person.)
A common phrase is ohtlik tegu (dangerous act). You might also hear ohtlik olukord (dangerous situation), as mentioned before.
The most common opposite is ohutu (safe). So, if something is not dangerous, it's safe. For example: See tee on ohutu. (This road is safe.)
To make it an adverb, you typically add '-lt' to the end. So, 'ohtlik' becomes ohtlikult (dangerously). For example: Ta elab ohtlikult. (He lives dangerously.)
'Ohtlik' can refer to both physical and abstract danger. For example, ohtlik haigus (dangerous illness) is physical, but ohtlik mõte (dangerous thought) is abstract.
The root word is oht, which means 'danger' or 'peril'. The suffix '-lik' is a common adjective-forming suffix in Estonian.
The pronunciation is roughly 'oht-lick'. The 'o' is like the 'o' in 'go', the 'ht' is a guttural sound similar to the 'ch' in Scottish 'loch', and 'lik' is like 'lick' in English. The stress is on the first syllable.
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See tee on väga ___. Ole ettevaatlik!
The context 'Ole ettevaatlik!' (Be careful!) implies the road is dangerous.
Mägironimine võib olla ___ hobi.
Mountain climbing is generally considered a dangerous hobby.
Ära mine sinna, see koht on ___.
The advice 'Ära mine sinna' (Don't go there) suggests the place is dangerous.
Libedad teed on talvel autojuhtidele väga ___.
Slippery roads in winter are dangerous for drivers. Note the plural form 'ohtlikud' to agree with 'teed'.
See on ___ olukord, peame kiiresti tegutsema.
The need to act quickly suggests a dangerous situation.
Töö ilma kaitseprillideta on ___ silmadele.
Working without safety glasses is dangerous for the eyes.
Milline olukord on kõige ohtlikum?
Pimedus ja libe tee suurendavad õnnetuste riski, tehes selle olukorra kõige ohtlikumaks.
Mida tuleks vältida, kui olukord on ohtlik?
Kõige olulisem on oma turvalisus. Ohtlikust kohast lahkumine on esimene samm. Teised variandid võivad olla olulised, kuid alles pärast seda, kui olete ise ohutusse kohta saanud.
Miks on ujumine tormise ilmaga ohtlik?
Tormise ilmaga on lained ja hoovused tihti väga tugevad, mis teeb ujumise ohtlikuks isegi kogenud ujujaile.
Tundmatus metsas ekslemine on ohtlik.
Tundmatus metsas ekslemine võib olla ohtlik, eriti kui puudub varustus ja teadmised metsas ellujäämiseks. On oht ära eksida, külmetuda või loomadega kokku puutuda.
Punane foorituli tähendab, et tee ületamine on ohutu.
Punane foorituli tähendab, et tee ületamine on keelatud ja seega ohtlik, sest autod sõidavad. Peate ootama rohelist tuld.
Vananenud elektriseadmete kasutamine on alati ohutu.
Vananenud elektriseadmed võivad olla ohtlikud, sest need võivad tekitada lühiseid, ülekuumenemist või isegi tulekahju. Neid tuleks alati kontrollida ja vajadusel välja vahetada.
Choose the best synonym for 'ohtlik'.
'Ebaturvaline' means unsafe, which is a good synonym for dangerous.
Which situation would most likely be described as 'ohtlik'?
Crossing a busy road without looking is a dangerous action.
Complete the sentence: 'See koht on väga _____, ole ettevaatlik!'
The sentence means 'This place is very dangerous, be careful!', so 'ohtlik' fits best.
A situation described as 'ohtlik' is always comfortable.
Dangerous situations are typically not comfortable.
If something is 'ohtlik', it means it is safe to do.
'Ohtlik' means dangerous, which is the opposite of safe.
Walking alone at night in an unknown area can be 'ohtlik'.
Walking alone at night in an unknown area often presents dangers.
This sentence structure emphasizes how minor errors can escalate into a dangerous situation, highlighting the criticality at C1 level.
This arrangement focuses on the perception of an unstable political situation as dangerous, a common theme in C1 discussions.
The sentence structure clearly states the danger of ignoring warning signs, a practical and serious C1-level concern.
Milline järgnevatest olukordadest kirjeldab kõige paremini 'ohtlikku' situatsiooni, mis nõuab kiiret ja ettevaatlikku tegutsemist, et vältida tõsiseid tagajärgi ja mitte tekitada lisaprobleeme, arvestades ka võimalikke juriidilisi implikatsioone ning eetiliselt keerulisi valikuid?
See olukord hõlmab mitmeid erinevaid ja eskaleeruvaid riske – isiklik turvalisus, eksimine, side katkemine, piiratud ressurssid –, mis kokkuvõttes loovad kriitilise ja ohtliku situatsiooni, mis vastab 'ohtlik' tähendusele C2 tasemel, kus on vaja hinnata laia spektrit tegureid ja tagajärgi.
Kujutlege olukorda, kus te olete sattunud keerulisse dilemmat, kus iga valik tundub ohtlik ja potentsiaalselt kahjustav nii teile endale kui ka teistele. Milline järgnevatest kirjeldustest iseloomustab kõige täpsemalt sellise 'ohtliku' dilemmat, mis nõuab sügavat eetilis-filosoofilist kaalutlust ja võimalik, et ka juriidiliste tagajärgede hindamist?
See dilemm hõlmab äärmiselt keerulisi eetilisi, moraalseid ja juriidilisi aspekte, kus valikud on mõlemad sügavalt 'ohtlikud' oma tagajärgedelt ja nõuavad C2 taseme analüütilist ja kriitilist mõtlemist, mis ületab lihtsa kahju vältimise ja sisaldab ka sügavat moraalset vastutust.
Kujutage ette teaduslikku eksperimenti, kus teadlased uurivad uue ja potentsiaalselt ohtliku viiruse käitumist. Milline järgnevatest kirjeldab kõige täpsemalt 'ohtlikku' aspekti sellises tegevuses, arvestades nii teaduslikke, eetilisi kui ka ühiskondlikke riske ja vastutust?
See olukord hõlmab sügavaid teaduslikke, eetilisi ja ühiskondlikke riske, mis ületavad lihtsa füüsilise ohu ja hõlmavad globaalset vastutust. See kirjeldab 'ohtlikku' C2 tasemel, kus on vaja mõista potentsiaalsete tagajärgede sügavust ja ulatust ning moraalset vastutust, mis kaasneb sellise tegevusega.
Öelda, et filosoofiline arutelu elu mõtte üle on 'ohtlik', tähendab alati, et see arutelu seab osalejad füüsilisse ohtu või tekitab neile otsest ja kohest materiaalset kahju, välistades kõik abstraktsed, eksistentsiaalsed või intellektuaalsed ohud.
Filosoofiline arutelu võib olla 'ohtlik' selles mõttes, et see võib esitada väljakutse sügavatele uskumustele, tekitada eksistentsiaalset kriisi, viia moraalsete dilemmadeni või isegi ohustada maailmavaadet, ilma et oleks tegemist füüsilise ohuga. C2 tasemel mõistetakse 'ohtliku' mõiste laiust, mis hõlmab ka abstraktseid ja intellektuaalseid riske.
Kui öeldakse, et kunstiteos on 'ohtlik', siis on selle ainus ja primaarne tähendus, et see kunstiteos on füüsiliselt ebastabiilne ja võib igal hetkel kokku kukkuda või plahvatada, seades ohutusse kaugusesse jäävad vaatajad otsesesse ja möödapääsmatu ohtu.
Kunstiteos võib olla 'ohtlik' selle mõtte, sisu või mõju tõttu, näiteks kui see provotseerib, esitab väljakutse kehtivatele normidele, tekitab ebamugavust või ärgitab sotsiaalseid muutusi. See tähendus on C2 tasemel olulisem kui pelgalt füüsiline oht ja see laiendab 'ohtliku' mõiste ulatust abstraktsetele ja sümboolsetele tähendustele.
Väide, et teatud ideoloogia on 'ohtlik', viitab alati ja eranditult sellele, et kõnealune ideoloogia sisaldab endas otseseid ja avalikke üleskutseid vägivallale või terroriaktidele, jättes kõrvale igasugused potentsiaalsed varjatud ohud sotsiaalsele sidususele, vabadustele või ühiskondlikele väärtustele.
Ideoloogia võib olla 'ohtlik' sellepärast, et see õõnestab demokraatlikke põhimõtteid, edendab diskrimineerimist, piirab vabadusi või tekitab sotsiaalset ebastabiilsust, isegi ilma otseste vägivallale kutsumata. C2 tasemel mõistetakse 'ohtliku' mitmetahulisust, mis hõlmab ka ideoloogilisi ja sotsiaalseid riske, mis ei pruugi olla koheselt füüsiliselt manifesteeruvad.
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ainult
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algama
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all
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aprill
A1The fourth month of the year
arvama
A1To think, suppose, or opine
august
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detsember
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enne
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