This is the 3296th most frequent German word.
gefährdung
"Gefährdung" means "endangerment" or "threat."
Here, 'Gefährdung' is used as a noun representing the condition of being endangered or at risk.
Die Verschmutzung stellt eine Gefahr für die Tierwelt dar und führt zu ihrer Gefährdung.
Pollution poses a danger to wildlife and leads to their endangerment.
In this sentence, 'Gefährdung' indicates the creation of conditions that could result in harm or danger.
Die wiederholte Missachtung der Verkehrsregeln führt zu einer allgemeinen Gefährdung.
Repeated disregard of traffic rules leads to general hazards.
Here, 'Gefährdung' is employed to refer to the threat or risk to something – in this case, jobs.