chance

• Beschreibt etwas, das ohne Planung oder Erwartung geschieht; zufällig, unbeabsichtigt.

Describes something that happens without being planned or expected; accidental.

1. Happening by accidentB2formal

   Occurring without planning or intention; accidental.

   Zufällig

   • It was a chance meeting that changed their lives.
   • A chance discovery led to a major scientific breakthrough.
   • Their chance encounter at the airport was completely unexpected.

   Synonymeaccidentalcasualfortuitousinadvertentincidentalrandomunintendedunintentional

   Antonymedeliberatedesignedintentionalplannedpremeditated

• Substantiv, das die Möglichkeit des Eintretens von etwas, eine günstige Gelegenheit oder ein glückliches Zusammentreffen von Umständen bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the possibility of something happening, an opportunity, or a favorable set of circumstances.

1. OpportunityA2formal

   A favorable time or occasion to do something.

   Gelegenheit

   • This is your chance to prove yourself.
   • She never got the chance to travel abroad.
   • He took the chance to speak with the manager.

   Synonymebreakoccasionopeningopportunityshotwindow

2. Probability or likelihoodB1formal

   The possibility of something happening.

   Wahrscheinlichkeit

   • There is a high chance of rain tomorrow.
   • The chances of winning the lottery are very low.
   • What are the chances that she will accept the offer?

   Synonymeconceivabilityexpectationlikelihoododdsplausibilitypossibilityprobabilityprospect

   Antonymecertainty

3. RiskB1informal

   A situation involving the possibility of loss or failure.

   Risiko

   • He took a chance by investing in the startup.
   • Don't take unnecessary chances with your health.
   • She decided to take a chance and apply for the job.

   Synonymedangergamblehazardjeopardyperilriskspeculationventure

   Antonymecertaintysafetysecuritysureness

4. Luck or fortuneB1informal

   The force that seems to cause good or bad events to happen.

   Zufall

   • It was pure chance that they met at the airport.
   • By chance, I found my lost wallet in the park.
   • Chance played a big role in their success.

   Synonymedestinyfatefortunekarmaluckprovidence

   Antonymecertaintydesigninevitabilityintentnecessity

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man etwas riskiert oder etwas ohne sichere Gewissheit über den Ausgang tut.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking a risk or doing something without certainty of the outcome.

1. Take a riskB2informal

   To do something that involves risk, hoping for a positive outcome.

   riskieren

   • I'll chance it and apply for the job even though I'm not fully qualified.
   • She chanced a shortcut through the dark alley.
   • He chanced a bet on the horse race.

   Synonymedaregamblehazardriskspeculateventure

2. Happen accidentallyC1formal

   To happen or occur by chance or without planning.

   Zufällig geschehen

   • I chanced upon an old friend at the market.
   • She chanced to meet him at the conference.
   • It chanced that we were both traveling to the same city.

   Synonymearisebefallbetidecome abouthappenoccurtranspire

Phrasal-Variantenchance onchance upon