risk in German
risk in German is Risiko, wagen, riskieren — risk means the chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
risk in German
Risiko
wagen
riskieren
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
What does "risk" mean?
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noun The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
"Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer."
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noun A person or thing viewed in terms of how likely they are to cause loss or harm (e.g. to an insurer or lender).
"The insurance company classified him as a high risk due to his driving record."
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verb To expose something to possible loss, harm, or danger.
"She risked her savings to start the business."
risk in a sentence
- Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer.
- Investors weighed the risk against the potential reward.
- The insurance company classified him as a high risk due to his driving record.
- She risked her savings to start the business.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "risk" in German?
"risk" in German is Risiko, wagen, riskieren. risk means: The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
How do you use "risk" in a sentence?
Example: "Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer." In German, "risk" is Risiko, wagen, riskieren.
Are there other ways to say "risk" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "risk": Risiko, wagen, riskieren.
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