opasnost
Opasnost is a noun in several Slavic languages meaning danger or hazard. In Russian the word is опасность, transliterated as opasnost, and is used in the exact same sense as danger. In South Slavic languages such as Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, and Macedonian, the term is opasnost. Across these languages, opasnost denotes the potential for harm that can arise from natural, technical, or human factors, ranging from everyday accidents to broader safety risks.
Etymology and related forms: The term is cognate across Slavic languages and derives from Proto-Slavic roots
Usage and context: Opasnost is commonly found in safety warnings, signage, and regulatory or technical texts.
See also: Hazard, risk, safety signs, precaution, opreznost.