English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

riskovat — meaning in English

Czech → English · translate English → Czech instead

English meaning

  • dare verb To have the courage or nerve to do something.
  • gamble verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
  • imperil verb To put into peril; to place in danger.

Senses

riskovat is used for these senses in English:

  • dare (transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to.
  • gamble To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
  • imperil (transitive) To risk or hazard.

dare — full definition

  1. verb To have the courage or nerve to do something.
  2. verb To challenge someone to do something risky or difficult, as proof of courage.
  3. noun A challenge to do something that requires courage.

gamble — full definition

  1. verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
  2. verb To take a chance on something uncertain, hoping for a good result.
  3. noun A risky decision or venture undertaken in hope of a payoff.

Related Czech words