סָכַן
sakan
Formal HebrewMeaningTo be in a situation that could hurt you or be bad for you.
HistoryThis word comes from the root for "danger". A related word appears in the Bible, where it meant "to be an attendant" or "to be useful". In modern Hebrew, this verb means "to be in danger", but it is not used often in daily speech.
Example
הוא סכן כשהתקרב לאריה.
He was in danger when he got close to the lion.