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die Gefahr (-en)
   danger, threat; risk

Der tiefe Schnee sorgt für Gefahr.
The deep snow is causing a dangerous situation.
Bei der Firma schweben 12 000 Jobs in Gefahr.
12,000 jobs are in danger/at risk at the firm.
Es besteht die Gefahr, dass…
There's a risk/the danger that…

Related:
auf eigene Gefahr at your own risk
die Gefahren the dangers/perils/hazards
gefährlich (adj) dangerous, risky
gefährdet endangered, at risk

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