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gamble in Finnish

gamble in Finnish is uhkapeli, gämblätä, uhkapelata — gamble means to bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.

gamble in Finnish

uhkapeli
noun
gämblätä
verb
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
uhkapelata
verb
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
vaarantaa
verb
(transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.

What does "gamble" mean?

  1. verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
    "They gambled away their savings at the casino."
  2. verb To take a chance on something uncertain, hoping for a good result.
    "She gambled on the new business idea despite the risk."
  3. noun A risky decision or venture undertaken in hope of a payoff.
    "Moving to a new city with no job lined up was a real gamble."
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gamble in a sentence

  • They gambled away their savings at the casino.
  • He likes to gamble on horse races every weekend.
  • She gambled on the new business idea despite the risk.
  • Moving to a new city with no job lined up was a real gamble.

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What is "gamble" in Finnish?

"gamble" in Finnish is uhkapeli, gämblätä, uhkapelata. gamble means: To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.

How do you use "gamble" in a sentence?

Example: "They gambled away their savings at the casino." In Finnish, "gamble" is uhkapeli, gämblätä, uhkapelata.

Are there other ways to say "gamble" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "gamble": uhkapeli, gämblätä, uhkapelata, vaarantaa.

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