Hrozbu

Hrozbu is the accusative singular form of the noun hrozba, which in Slovak and Czech means "threat." The term denotes a potential source of harm or danger to people, property, or values, and it is frequently used in discussions of security, public safety, and risk assessment.

In these languages, hrozbu appears after verbs and prepositions that require the accusative case. For example, phrases such as identifikovať hrozbu ("to identify a threat") or vyhodnotiť hrozbu ("to evaluate the threat") illustrate its grammatical use as the direct object.

Compared with related terms, hrozba contrasts with nebezpečenstvo (danger) and riziko (risk). A threat implies a potential or prospective harm, while danger refers to current or imminent harm, and risk combines likelihood with impact. The register of hrozba is common in security policy, journalism, and risk management.

In everyday language, the word can describe threats ranging from cyber threats to physical or environmental hazards. The specific meaning and strength depend on context, with qualifiers or adjectives—such as significant or external—often used to sharpen the characterization of the threat.