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gamble in German

gamble in German is Glücksspiel, Hazardspiel, zocken — gamble means to bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.

gamble in German

Glücksspiel
noun
A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
Hazardspiel
noun
A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
Glücksspiel
noun
A risky venture.
zocken
verb
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
hasardieren
verb
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
spekulieren
verb
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
spielen
verb
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
zocken
verb
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
spielen
verb
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
wetten
verb
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
Spiel
verb
(transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.
hasardieren
verb
(transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.
setzen
verb
(transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.
wagen
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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "gamble" in German?

"gamble" in German is Glücksspiel, Hazardspiel, zocken. 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 German, "gamble" is Glücksspiel, Hazardspiel, zocken.

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

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "gamble": Glücksspiel, Hazardspiel, zocken, hasardieren, spekulieren, spielen.

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