Veszedelemben

Veszedelemben is the inessive form of the Hungarian noun veszedelem, meaning danger or peril. It denotes being in a dangerous or perilous situation. Grammatically, it is formed by adding the inessive suffix -ben to veszedelem, and it is typically used to describe a state of existence in danger, often with the verb lenni (to be): veszedelemben van. The term is more formal and literary; in everyday speech the synonymous veszélyben is usually preferred.

Usage of veszedelemben tends to appear in formal prose, historical or legal language, and literary writing when the author aims to emphasize vulnerability, threat, or moral peril. It may appear in phrases describing a situation as dangerous, but it remains relatively uncommon in modern casual conversation, where veszélyben is the standard choice.

Examples:

- A város veszedelemben van.

- A hajó veszedelemben van.

Related note: while veszedelemben conveys the same general sense of danger, it carries a more elevated or archaic tone compared with veszélyben, making it most appropriate for formal writing or stylistic effect.