опасен in 30 Seconds
- Опасен means 'dangerous' and is used for physical and abstract risks.
- It must agree in gender and number: опасен (m), опасна (f), опасно (n), опасни (pl).
- It is a core A1 vocabulary word essential for safety and warnings.
- Commonly seen on signs like 'Опасно за живота!' (Dangerous to life).
The Bulgarian word опасен (opasen) is a fundamental adjective that translates directly to the English word dangerous. At its core, it describes anything that carries a risk of harm, injury, loss, or negative consequences. In the Bulgarian language, this word is used across a vast spectrum of contexts, ranging from immediate physical threats to complex abstract risks. Understanding its nuances is crucial for any learner because it is one of the most common warnings you will encounter in public spaces, nature, and social interactions.
- Physical Safety
- The most literal use of 'опасен' refers to physical hazards. This includes dangerous roads (опасен път), wild animals (опасно животно), or hazardous chemicals. When you see a sign in Bulgaria with this word, it is an immediate call for caution. It suggests that the environment or object in question could cause bodily harm if not handled with care.
Този район е много опасен през нощта, затова бъди внимателен.
- Character and Personality
- When applied to people, 'опасен' can have a dual meaning. Primarily, it describes someone who is a threat to others—a criminal or someone with violent tendencies. However, in a more colloquial or even admiring sense, it can describe someone who is exceptionally clever, cunning, or unpredictable in a way that makes them a formidable opponent or a 'wild card'.
In abstract discussions, 'опасен' is used to describe ideas, precedents, or decisions that might lead to failure or societal harm. For example, an 'опасна идея' (dangerous idea) might be one that challenges the status quo in a risky way. The word is ubiquitous in news reporting, where it describes everything from 'опасни метеорологични условия' (dangerous weather conditions) to 'опасни политически игри' (dangerous political games). It is a high-utility word that allows you to express caution and evaluate risk in nearly every facet of life in Bulgaria.
Това е един опасен прецедент за нашата съдебна система.
- Health and Medicine
- In a medical context, a disease or a symptom can be described as 'опасно'. For instance, 'опасен вирус' (dangerous virus) or 'опасно състояние' (dangerous condition). It signifies that medical intervention is likely necessary and the outcome could be grave if ignored.
Внимавай с този нож, той е изключително опасен.
Шофирането в мъгла е опасно занимание.
Using the word опасен correctly requires an understanding of Bulgarian adjective morphology. Unlike English, where 'dangerous' remains unchanged regardless of the noun, Bulgarian adjectives must match the gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter) and number (singular or plural) of the noun they describe. This is the primary hurdle for English speakers, but once mastered, it allows for very precise descriptions.
- Masculine Singular: Опасен
- Used with masculine nouns like 'път' (road), 'човек' (person), or 'предмет' (object). Example: 'Този път е опасен' (This road is dangerous).
- Feminine Singular: Опасна
- Used with feminine nouns like 'ситуация' (situation), 'змия' (snake), or 'идея' (idea). Example: 'Ситуацията е опасна' (The situation is dangerous).
- Neuter Singular: Опасно
- Used with neuter nouns like 'животно' (animal) or 'място' (place). Also used adverbially or in impersonal constructions. Example: 'Това място е опасно' (This place is dangerous).
- Plural (All Genders): Опасни
- Used for all plural nouns. Example: 'Опасни завои' (Dangerous curves).
Тези химикали са много опасни за здравето.
Sentence structure typically follows the Subject-Verb-Adjective order, but Bulgarian's flexible word order allows the adjective to come before the noun for emphasis or in specific descriptive phrases. For example, 'Опасният път' (The dangerous road) uses the definite article version of the adjective. Understanding when to use 'опасният' (full article), 'опасния' (short article), 'опасната', 'опасното', and 'опасните' is a key part of progressing to B1 level.
Не прави това, твърде опасно е!
Тя се забърка в една опасна игра.
In Bulgaria, you will encounter the word опасен in several high-frequency environments. From the moment you step off a plane or cross a border, the language of safety and risk becomes prominent. Here are the primary domains where 'опасен' is used most frequently.
- Public Signs and Warnings
- Construction sites, electrical substations, and natural landmarks often feature signs. You will see 'Внимание! Опасно за живота!' (Attention! Dangerous for life/Lethal danger!) on high-voltage equipment. On mountain trails, you might see 'Опасен участък' (Dangerous section), warning of steep drops or loose rocks.
Внимание! Опасно за живота! Високо напрежение!
- News and Media
- The evening news frequently uses 'опасен' when reporting on weather (опасни бури), crime (опасен престъпник), or international relations. It is a staple of journalistic language used to convey urgency and the gravity of a situation.
Полицията издирва опасен беглец в района на София.
In daily conversation, parents often use it with children ('Не пипай това, опасно е!'), and drivers use it to describe road conditions ('Пътят през прохода е много опасен заради леда'). It also appears in the workplace, particularly in industrial or technical sectors where safety protocols are discussed. Finally, you'll hear it in movies and TV shows, often in the context of thrillers or dramas where characters face life-threatening situations.
Това е най- опасният завой на цялото състезание.
Бъдете внимателни, в гората има опасни животни.
For English speakers, the most common mistakes when using опасен stem from the lack of grammatical gender in English. In English, 'dangerous' is static. In Bulgarian, it is dynamic. Failing to match the adjective to the noun is the hallmark of a beginner's mistake. However, there are also semantic nuances that can trip up even intermediate learners.
- Mistake 1: Incorrect Gender Agreement
- Saying 'опасен ситуация' instead of 'опасна ситуация'. Because 'ситуация' ends in '-я', it is feminine, and the adjective must follow suit. Always look at the ending of the noun before choosing your adjective form.
Грешно: Този път е опасна.
Правилно: Този път е опасен.
- Mistake 2: Confusing 'Опасен' with 'Страшен'
- While 'страшен' means 'scary' or 'frightening', 'опасен' means 'dangerous'. A movie might be 'страшен' (scary) but it isn't 'опасен' (dangerous) unless watching it causes physical harm. Conversely, a silent poison is 'опасен' but not necessarily 'страшен' until you know it's there.
Another mistake is the misuse of the definite article. In Bulgarian, if you are talking about 'the' dangerous man, you must say 'опасният човек' (subject) or 'опасния човек' (object). English speakers often forget to add the article to the adjective itself, which is a unique feature of Bulgarian grammar compared to other Slavic languages. Lastly, avoid overusing 'опасен' for mild inconveniences; Bulgarians tend to reserve it for genuine risks. For something merely 'difficult', use 'труден'.
Грешно: Тя е много опасен жена.
Правилно: Тя е много опасна жена.
Не бъркайте опасно (adverb) с опасно (neuter adjective).
While опасен is the most general term for 'dangerous', Bulgarian offers a rich palette of synonyms that can provide more specific meaning depending on the situation. Choosing the right alternative can make your Bulgarian sound more natural and sophisticated.
- Рискован (Riskovan) - Risky
- Use this when the danger is more about uncertainty or the chance of failure rather than physical harm. For example, 'рискована инвестиция' (a risky investment).
- Застрашаващ (Zastrashavasht) - Threatening
- This is often used for something that actively poses a threat to life or stability. 'Животозастрашаващ' means life-threatening.
- Гибелен (Gibelen) - Fatal/Perilous
- A more poetic or dramatic word, often used to describe something that leads to destruction or death. 'Гибелна грешка' (a fatal mistake).
- Вреден (Vreden) - Harmful
- While 'опасен' implies a risk of acute harm, 'вреден' is used for things that are generally bad for you over time, like smoking or a toxic environment.
Това е една рискована стратегия, но може да проработи.
When comparing 'опасен' to 'несигурен' (insecure/uncertain), the former implies a much higher degree of potential damage. You might say a bridge is 'несигурен' if it wobbles, but you call it 'опасен' if it is about to collapse. In formal writing, you might prefer 'критичен' (critical) to describe a dangerous situation in a more technical way. Understanding these shades of meaning allows you to move from basic communication to nuanced expression in Bulgarian.
Пушенето е вредно, но работата с тези машини е опасна.
Той направи една гибелна крачка към пропастта.
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Fun Fact
The root is the same as in 'пастир' (pastir - shepherd), because a shepherd's job is to guard the flock from danger. So, 'dangerous' and 'shepherd' share a linguistic ancestor centered around the concept of guarding.
Pronunciation Guide
- Stressing the first syllable (O-pas-en).
- Pronouncing the 's' as a 'z' (opazen).
- Failing to reduce the 'o' slightly in rapid speech.
- Pronouncing the final 'n' too softly.
- Confusing the stress when adding endings (e.g., o-PAS-na vs. O-pas-na).
Difficulty Rating
Very easy to recognize on signs and in text due to its distinct shape.
Requires attention to gender agreement and definite article endings.
Simple pronunciation, but remember the stress on the second syllable.
Clearly audible in speech, often emphasized in warnings.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Adjective Gender Agreement
Опасен (m), Опасна (f), Опасно (n)
Adjective Number Agreement
Опасен (sg) -> Опасни (pl)
Definite Articles for Adjectives
Опасният път (The dangerous road)
Adverb Formation from Adjectives
Опасен -> Опасно (dangerously)
Comparative and Superlative
По-опасен (more dangerous), Най-опасен (most dangerous)
Examples by Level
Това е опасно.
This is dangerous.
Neuter singular form used with 'това'.
Този път е опасен.
This road is dangerous.
Masculine singular form matching 'път'.
Тя е опасна.
She is dangerous.
Feminine singular form.
Опасни кучета!
Dangerous dogs!
Plural form.
Не пипай, опасно е!
Don't touch, it's dangerous!
Impersonal use of the neuter form.
Опасна ли е змията?
Is the snake dangerous?
Feminine form matching 'змия'.
Това е опасна игра.
This is a dangerous game.
Feminine form matching 'игра'.
Внимавай, мястото е опасно.
Be careful, the place is dangerous.
Neuter form matching 'място'.
Той е опасен престъпник.
He is a dangerous criminal.
Masculine adjective-noun pair.
Плуването тук е опасно.
Swimming here is dangerous.
Neuter form used with the verbal noun 'плуване'.
Тези планини са опасни през зимата.
These mountains are dangerous in winter.
Plural adjective with plural noun 'планини'.
Има ли опасни животни в гората?
Are there dangerous animals in the forest?
Plural form.
Работата му е опасна.
His job is dangerous.
Feminine form matching 'работа'.
Това лекарство е опасно за деца.
This medicine is dangerous for children.
Neuter form matching 'лекарство'.
Не карай толкова опасно!
Don't drive so dangerously!
Adverbial use of 'опасно'.
Това е опасен район на града.
This is a dangerous area of the city.
Masculine form matching 'район'.
Опасният престъпник беше заловен вчера.
The dangerous criminal was caught yesterday.
Masculine singular with full definite article.
Трябва да избягваме опасните ситуации.
We must avoid dangerous situations.
Plural with definite article.
Тази идея може да бъде много опасна.
This idea can be very dangerous.
Feminine singular form.
Опасното време наложи отлагане на полета.
The dangerous weather forced a flight delay.
Neuter singular with definite article.
Шофирането след употреба на алкохол е изключително опасно.
Driving after consuming alcohol is extremely dangerous.
Neuter form with verbal noun.
Той се забърка в опасни политически игри.
He got involved in dangerous political games.
Plural form.
Внимавайте с опасната зона около строежа.
Be careful with the dangerous zone around the construction site.
Feminine singular with definite article.
Тези химикали са опасни за околната среда.
These chemicals are dangerous for the environment.
Plural form.
Разпространението на фалшиви новини е опасно за демокрацията.
The spread of fake news is dangerous for democracy.
Neuter form matching 'разпространение'.
Това е опасен прецедент, който не бива да се повтаря.
This is a dangerous precedent that should not be repeated.
Masculine form matching 'прецедент'.
Изкачването на върха стана опасно поради силния вятър.
The ascent to the peak became dangerous due to the strong wind.
Neuter form matching 'изкачване'.
Тя има опасен чар, на който никой не може да устои.
She has a dangerous charm that no one can resist.
Masculine form matching 'чар'.
Опасните отпадъци трябва да се съхраняват правилно.
Dangerous waste must be stored correctly.
Plural with definite article.
Ситуацията на границата остава опасна и нестабилна.
The situation at the border remains dangerous and unstable.
Feminine form.
Той е опасен противник на шахматната дъска.
He is a dangerous opponent on the chessboard.
Masculine form.
Не подценявайте опасната сила на природата.
Do not underestimate the dangerous power of nature.
Feminine with definite article.
Интелектуалната изолация е опасна за всяко общество.
Intellectual isolation is dangerous for any society.
Feminine form matching 'изолация'.
Той борави с опасни метафори в своята поезия.
He deals with dangerous metaphors in his poetry.
Plural form.
Опасното при тези промени е тяхната необратимост.
The dangerous thing about these changes is their irreversibility.
Neuter definite article used as a noun phrase.
В политиката мълчанието често е по-опасно от думите.
In politics, silence is often more dangerous than words.
Comparative form 'по-опасно'.
Това е опасна симбиоза между бизнеса и държавата.
This is a dangerous symbiosis between business and the state.
Feminine form.
Изкуственият интелект крие опасни рискове за пазара на труда.
Artificial intelligence hides dangerous risks for the labor market.
Plural form.
Тя се движи по опасен ръб между гениалността и лудостта.
She moves along a dangerous edge between genius and madness.
Masculine form matching 'ръб'.
Опасните последици от това решение тепърва ще се усетят.
The dangerous consequences of this decision are yet to be felt.
Plural with definite article.
Философски погледнато, всяко знание е потенциално опасно.
Philosophically speaking, all knowledge is potentially dangerous.
Neuter form matching 'знание'.
Той е опасен демагог, който умее да манипулира тълпите.
He is a dangerous demagogue who knows how to manipulate crowds.
Masculine form.
Опасната ерозия на доверието в институциите е факт.
The dangerous erosion of trust in institutions is a fact.
Feminine with definite article.
Това е опасен танц с огъня, който може да завърши трагично.
This is a dangerous dance with fire that could end tragically.
Masculine form matching 'танц'.
Няма нищо по-опасно от един отчаян човек.
There is nothing more dangerous than a desperate person.
Comparative form.
Опасните нюанси на неговото изказване убягнаха на мнозина.
The dangerous nuances of his statement escaped many.
Plural with definite article.
Тази идеология е опасна в самата си същност.
This ideology is dangerous in its very essence.
Feminine form.
Опасното тук не е рискът, а сигурността на провала.
The dangerous thing here is not the risk, but the certainty of failure.
Neuter definite article used as a noun phrase.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
— A standard warning sign meaning 'Lethal Danger' or 'Dangerous to life'.
На оградата пишеше: 'Опасно за живота!'
— A general warning phrase used to alert someone to immediate risk.
Внимание, опасност от падащи камъни!
— Used to describe someone whose attractiveness is paired with risk or mischief.
Той притежава един такъв опасен чар.
— Refers to social or romantic involvements that are risky or harmful.
Тя винаги се забърква в опасни връзки.
— When something is so close to a threat that it is worrying.
Колата мина опасно близо до мен.
— A standard term for a violent or high-risk lawbreaker.
Полицията търси опасен престъпник.
— Used for things like pollution or bad habits that hurt health.
Мръсният въздух е опасен за здравето.
— A delay that could lead to negative consequences.
Това е едно опасно забавяне на проекта.
Often Confused With
Means 'scary'. A ghost is 'страшен', but a high-voltage wire is 'опасен'.
Means 'difficult'. A task can be 'труден' without being 'опасен'.
Means 'important'. Sometimes people confuse 'critical' (опасен) with 'important'.
Idioms & Expressions
— To take dangerous risks. While it doesn't use the word 'опасен', it is the conceptual equivalent of 'dangerous play'.
Ако продължаваш така, си играеш с огъня.
informal— To be in a dangerous or precarious situation.
С тези коментари ходиш по тънък лед.
informal— To walk into a very dangerous situation knowingly.
Да отидеш там сам е като да влезеш в устата на вълка.
idiomatic— A common way to introduce the most risky part of a plan.
Опасното е, че нямаме резервен план.
neutral— To be very close to a dangerous outcome.
Бяхме на косъм от опасността.
neutral— A tricky or dangerous turn in a conversation or event.
Разговорът взе опасно завойче.
informal— Used to describe a situation that is complex, risky, or suspicious.
Тази сделка е опасна работа.
informal— On a slippery slope toward danger or failure.
Обществото се движи по опасен наклон.
formal— A state of being too close to something risky.
Двете държави са в опасна близост до война.
formalEasily Confused
It can be both a neuter adjective and an adverb.
As an adjective, it describes a noun. As an adverb, it describes an action.
Мястото е опасно (Adj). Той кара опасно (Adv).
Contains the same root but means the opposite.
Prefix 'без-' means 'without', so 'without danger'.
Това е безопасно лекарство.
Similar root and sound.
Means 'cautious' or 'timid' (describing a person's character).
Той е опаслив човек, винаги се страхува.
Both are strong negative adjectives.
'Ужасен' means 'terrible' or 'horrible', not necessarily 'dangerous'.
Времето е ужасно (bad), но не е опасно (not risky).
Very close synonyms.
'Рискован' is used more for chances and outcomes, 'опасен' for harm.
Рискован бизнес, но опасен спорт.
Sentence Patterns
[Noun] е [Adjective]
Кучето е опасно.
Това е [Adjective] [Noun]
Това е опасен район.
[Definite Adjective] [Noun] е [Adjective]
Опасният път е затворен.
[Noun] е опасен за [Noun]
Пушенето е опасно за здравето.
Опасното е, че [Clause]
Опасното е, че никой не знае истината.
[Noun] носи опасни рискове за [Noun]
Промяната носи опасни рискове за икономиката.
По-опасен от [Noun]
Той е по-опасен от брат си.
Внимавай, [Adjective] е!
Внимавай, опасно е!
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Related
How to Use It
Very frequent in both spoken and written Bulgarian.
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Опасен ситуация
→
Опасна ситуация
The noun 'ситуация' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'опасна'.
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Той кара опасен
→
Той кара опасно
You need the adverb 'опасно' to describe the verb 'кара' (drives).
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Опасен кучета
→
Опасни кучета
Plural nouns require the plural adjective form 'опасни'.
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Филмът е опасен
→
Филмът е страшен
Unless the film causes physical harm, you likely mean it is 'scary' (страшен).
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Опасният жена
→
Опасната жена
Incorrect definite article gender. 'Жена' is feminine.
Tips
Gender Check
Always check the last letter of the noun. If it's a consonant, use 'опасен'. If it's 'а' or 'я', use 'опасна'. If it's 'о' or 'е', use 'опасно'.
Signs
Look for the word on yellow and red signs in Bulgaria to understand real-world application.
Emphasis
In a warning, the word is usually shouted or said very clearly. Practice saying 'Опасно!' quickly.
Agreement
Don't forget that in plural, all genders use 'опасни'. This simplifies things for plural nouns!
Slang
If a Bulgarian friend says you are 'опасен', they probably think you are very smart or clever.
News Keywords
Listen for 'опасен' in weather forecasts (опасно време) to know when to stay indoors.
High Voltage
Never ignore a sign that says 'Опасно за живота!'. It's usually near electricity or falling rocks.
Vs. Riskovan
Use 'рискован' for money and business, 'опасен' for physical safety.
The 'O-Pass' Rule
If it's 'Опасен', you should 'Pass' on it.
Stress
The stress never moves to the first syllable. Keep it on 'па'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'O-PASS-en'. If something is dangerous, you might want to 'PASS' on it and go the other way.
Visual Association
Imagine a bright yellow triangle with a black exclamation mark. This is the universal sign for 'Опасно!'. Associate the sound of the word with that visual warning.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to find three things in your current room that could be 'опасни' if used incorrectly, and name them in Bulgarian: 'Опасен нож', 'Опасно електричество', 'Опасно стъкло'.
Word Origin
The word 'опасен' comes from the Old Church Slavonic root 'паси' (pasi), which is related to the verb 'пазя' (pazya) meaning 'to guard' or 'to watch over'. The prefix 'о-' combined with this root originally suggested a state that requires one to be on guard or to watch out.
Original meaning: Requiring guarding or caution; something one must watch out for.
Slavic (Indo-European)Cultural Context
Be careful when calling a person 'опасен' in a professional setting, as it can be interpreted as a serious character accusation unless intended as slang.
English speakers might use 'dangerous' more loosely than Bulgarians. In Bulgarian, 'опасен' is often a literal warning of harm.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Driving
- Опасен завой
- Опасен участък
- Пътят е хлъзгав и опасен
- Караш опасно
Nature/Hiking
- Опасни животни
- Опасна пътека
- Времето е опасно
- Опасност от лавини
Home Safety
- Опасно за деца
- Не пипай, опасно е
- Опасни химикали
- Опасно електричество
News/Crime
- Опасен беглец
- Опасна ситуация
- Оръжието е опасно
- Опасен район
Business/Politics
- Опасен прецедент
- Рискована и опасна стратегия
- Опасна близост до фалит
- Опасни идеи
Conversation Starters
"Мислите ли, че изкуственият интелект е опасен за хората?"
"Кой е най-опасният град, който сте посещавали?"
"Смятате ли, че екстремните спортове са твърде опасни?"
"Има ли опасни места във вашия квартал?"
"Кое е най-опасното животно в България според вас?"
Journal Prompts
Опишете ситуация, в която сте се почувствали в опасност. Какво се случи?
Напишете за една 'опасна идея', която е променила света към по-добро.
Как се справяте с опасни ситуации в работата или ежедневието си?
Смятате ли, че светът става по-опасен или по-безопасен с времето?
Опишете герой от книга или филм, който е 'опасен', но симпатичен.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, it almost always implies risk or harm. However, in slang, it can mean someone is very sharp or impressive in a slightly rogue way.
You use 'опасна'. For example: 'Тя е опасна жена'.
The plural is 'опасни', used for all genders. Example: 'опасни пътища'.
Yes, it can be. 'Той кара опасно' means 'He drives dangerously'.
No, use 'страшен' for scary. 'Опасен' means it can physically hurt you.
It means 'Dangerous to life' or 'Lethal danger'. It's common on warning signs.
For masculine subjects: 'опасният'. For masculine objects: 'опасния'. Feminine: 'опасната'. Neuter: 'опасното'. Plural: 'опасните'.
Yes, it is extremely common and is taught at the A1 level.
The most common opposite is 'безопасен' (safe).
Yes, if the food is poisonous or expired. 'Тази гъба е опасна' (This mushroom is dangerous).
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Write a sentence in Bulgarian about a dangerous road.
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Translate to Bulgarian: 'The snake is dangerous.'
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Describe a dangerous situation you have been in using 'опасна ситуация'.
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Write a warning sign for a construction site in Bulgarian.
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Translate: 'He is a dangerous person because he has dangerous ideas.'
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Compare two things using 'по-опасен от'.
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Write a short paragraph about the dangers of climate change.
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Explain why 'опасен' and 'страшен' are different in Bulgarian.
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Translate: 'The dangerous waste must be removed immediately.'
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Write a sentence using 'опасният' (full article).
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Translate: 'It is dangerous to swim here.'
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Write a sentence about a dangerous animal in the forest.
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Translate: 'This is a dangerous precedent for the future.'
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Describe a 'dangerous charm' (опасен чар) in your own words.
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Translate: 'The situation is dangerous and unpredictable.'
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Write a sentence using the adverb 'опасно'.
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Translate: 'Don't play with dangerous things.'
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Write a formal warning about high voltage.
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Translate: 'The most dangerous part of the journey is over.'
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Write a sentence using the word 'опасност'.
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Say 'It is dangerous' in Bulgarian.
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Pronounce 'опасен' with the correct stress.
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Say 'Dangerous road' in Bulgarian.
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Warn someone not to touch a hot stove.
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Say 'He is a dangerous man' in Bulgarian.
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Say 'Dangerous dogs' in Bulgarian.
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Pronounce 'опасна ситуация' correctly.
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Tell someone they are driving dangerously.
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Say 'This is a dangerous idea' in Bulgarian.
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Pronounce the plural 'опасни отпадъци'.
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Say 'The dangerous criminal' (masculine subject).
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Warn someone about a dangerous snake.
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Say 'It's too dangerous to go there.'
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Pronounce 'животозастрашаващ' (Advanced).
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Say 'Be careful, the place is dangerous.'
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Say 'Dangerous for health' in Bulgarian.
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Pronounce 'опасност' correctly.
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Say 'The most dangerous city' in Bulgarian.
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Tell a child 'Don't do that, it's dangerous!'
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Say 'Dangerous political games' in Bulgarian.
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Listen and write the word: [Audio: опасен]
Listen and write the word: [Audio: опасна]
Listen and write the word: [Audio: опасно]
Listen and write the word: [Audio: опасни]
Listen to the phrase and translate: 'Внимание, опасно!'
Listen and identify the gender: 'опасна ситуация'
Listen and identify the gender: 'опасен път'
Listen and write the sentence: 'Това е опасно за теб.'
Listen and identify the definite article: 'опасният престъпник'
Listen and identify the plural: 'опасни животни'
Listen to the warning: 'Опасно за живота!' What does it mean?
Listen and write the adverb: 'Той кара опасно.'
Listen and identify the synonym used: 'Това е рисковано.'
Listen and identify the noun: 'Има голяма опасност.'
Listen and translate: 'Най-опасното нещо е страхът.'
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Summary
The word 'опасен' is the primary Bulgarian adjective for 'dangerous'. It is versatile, used for everything from high-voltage warnings to describing a cunning person. Example: 'Внимавай, това е опасно!' (Be careful, this is dangerous!).
- Опасен means 'dangerous' and is used for physical and abstract risks.
- It must agree in gender and number: опасен (m), опасна (f), опасно (n), опасни (pl).
- It is a core A1 vocabulary word essential for safety and warnings.
- Commonly seen on signs like 'Опасно за живота!' (Dangerous to life).
Gender Check
Always check the last letter of the noun. If it's a consonant, use 'опасен'. If it's 'а' or 'я', use 'опасна'. If it's 'о' or 'е', use 'опасно'.
Signs
Look for the word on yellow and red signs in Bulgaria to understand real-world application.
Emphasis
In a warning, the word is usually shouted or said very clearly. Practice saying 'Опасно!' quickly.
Agreement
Don't forget that in plural, all genders use 'опасни'. This simplifies things for plural nouns!
