prekär

C1

precarious

English meaning
precarious

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prekär in a sentence

Seine ökonomische Situation ist prekär.

His economic situation is precarious.

Comparative and superlative

prekär → prekärer → am prekärsten

Where prekär comes from

gegen Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts aus französisch précaire für „widerruflich“ oder „unsicher“, dies aus lateinisch precarius für „unsicher“ oder „unbeständig“, abgeleitet von precari für „bitten“

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Questions about prekär

What is the comparative of prekär?

prekär → prekärer → am prekärsten.

What does prekär mean in English?

prekär means "precarious". For example: "Seine ökonomische Situation ist prekär." — "His economic situation is precarious."

What level is prekär in German?

prekär is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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