Adjective
bedenklich
serious, grave
C1
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Meanings
Adjective
- serious, grave
- questionable, dubious
Example sentence
Der Zustand der alten Brücke ist inzwischen richtig bedenklich.
The condition of the old bridge has become really serious.
Usage
- ein bedenklicher Zustand — A worrying or serious condition that gives cause for concern.
- bedenklich / unbedenklich — These contrast cause for concern and absence of such concern.
Der bedenkliche Zustand des Dachs fiel sofort auf.
The worrying condition of the roof was immediately noticeable.