Meaning of ähvardama | Babel Free
ˈæhvɑrd̥ɑmɑDefinitions
- to threaten (to express intention to harm sb, cause damage, discomfort, etc.)
- to promise to do sth
- to menace, to threaten (to be a threat to sb or sth, to put in danger)
Examples
“„Tapan ära, kui sellest kellelegi räägid!” ähvardas mees.”
"I'll kill you if you tell anyone about it!" the man threatened.
“Sulane ähvardas keset suve ära minna.”
The farmhand threatened to leave in the middle of summer.
“Peetrit ähvardati vanglaga.”
Peter was threatened with prison.
“On juba korduvalt ähvardanud pensionile jääda.”
He has repeatedly threatened to retire.
“Jõeäärseid asulaid ähvardab üleujutus.”
Riverfront settlements are threatened by flooding.
“Ettevõtet ähvardab pankrot.”
The company is facing bankruptcy.
“Külalisi tuli aina juurde, nii et ruum ähvardas kitsaks jääda.”
More and more guests arrived, so that the room threatened to become crowded.
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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