risk in Greek
risk in Greek is κίνδυνος, πιθανότητα, ρίσκο — risk means the chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
risk in Greek
κίνδυνος
Pronounced: kindynos
(uncountable) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
πιθανότητα
Pronounced: pithanotita
(uncountable) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
κίνδυνος
Pronounced: kindynos
(uncountable, economics, business, and, engineering) The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.
κίνδυνος
Pronounced: kindynos
(countable) A possible adverse event or outcome.
ρίσκο
Pronounced: risko
(countable) A possible adverse event or outcome.
διακινδυνεύω
Pronounced: diakindynevo
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
ρισκάρω
Pronounced: riskaro
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
διακυβεύω
Pronounced: diakyvevo
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
διατρέχω τον κίνδυνο
Pronounced: diatrecho ton kindyno
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
θέτω σε κίνδυνο
Pronounced: theto se kindyno
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
ριψοκινδυνεύω
Pronounced: ripsokindynevo
(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."
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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.
- The bank treated the new business as a poor risk and refused the loan.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "risk" in Greek?
"risk" in Greek is κίνδυνος, πιθανότητα, ρίσκο. risk means: The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
How do you pronounce κίνδυνος?
"risk" in Greek is κίνδυνος, pronounced "kindynos".
How do you use "risk" in a sentence?
Example: "Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer." In Greek, "risk" is κίνδυνος, πιθανότητα, ρίσκο.
Are there other ways to say "risk" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 9 translations listed for "risk": κίνδυνος, πιθανότητα, ρίσκο, διακινδυνεύω, ρισκάρω, διακυβεύω.
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