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harmless
Something that poses no danger and carries no risk of injury, damage, or negative consequences.
Die Wanderung ist auch für Kinder geeignet, da der Weg völlig ungefährlich ist.
The hike is also suitable for children because the path is completely harmless.
The prefix 'un-' is used to express the opposite of an adjective. 'Ungefährlich' (harmless) is the opposite of 'gefährlich' (dangerous) and means 'not dangerous'.
Diese Chemikalie ist in kleinen Mengen völlig ungefährlich.
This chemical is completely harmless in small amounts.
The word belongs to the word family of 'die Gefahr' (danger). From the noun 'Gefahr' comes the adjective 'gefährlich' (dangerous), and with the prefix 'un-' its opposite 'ungefährlich' (harmless) is formed.
Trotz seines Aussehens ist dieser Skorpion für Menschen ungefährlich.
Despite its appearance, this scorpion is harmless to humans.
If you want to state for whom or what something is harmless, use the preposition 'für' followed by the accusative.
Das Spielzeug ist auch für Kleinkinder ungefährlich.
The toy is also harmless for toddlers.
sure / safe
Sicher and ungefährlich can both describe a situation in which no harm is expected. Sicher emphasizes that people or things are protected and not at risk; ungefährlich primarily assesses the situation itself as lacking danger. Use „sicher“ when talking about protection and control, and „ungefährlich“ when denying the presence of danger itself.
Der Weg durch den kleinen Park ist ungefährlich, weil dort keine nennenswerte Gefahr besteht.
The route through the small park is harmless because there is no significant danger there.
Der Weg über die Brücke ist trotz des starken Windes sicher, weil sie gut geschützt ist.
The route across the bridge is safe despite the strong wind because the bridge is well protected.
