gambling

• Sich auf das Setzen von Geld auf einen ungewissen Ausgang beziehend, z. B. bei Glücksspielen oder Wetten. Häufig auch im Sinne von riskant oder auf Glück vertrauend verwendet.

Relating to the activity of betting money on an uncertain outcome, such as a game or race.

1. Risky or uncertainB2informal

   Involving risk or uncertainty, often with the hope of a positive outcome.

   Risikoreich

   • Investing in that startup is a gambling move.
   • He has a gambling attitude towards his career choices.
   • The project felt like a gambling venture from the start.

   Synonymechancydiceyhazardousiffyprecariousriskyspeculativeuncertain

   Antonymecertainsafesecuresure

• Substantiv, das die Tätigkeit bezeichnet, Geld oder etwas Wertvolles auf ein Ereignis mit ungewissem Ausgang zu setzen, meist um mehr Geld oder materielle Güter zu gewinnen.

A noun referring to the activity of betting money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome, typically with the aim of winning more money or material goods.

unzählbar

1. B1formal

   The activity of betting money on the outcome of a game, race, or other event.

   Glücksspiel

   • Gambling is illegal in some countries.
   • He lost all his savings due to gambling.
   • Many people enjoy gambling at casinos.

   Synonymebettinggaminghazardstake

2. Risky behaviorB2informal

   Taking a risky action in the hope of a desired result.

   Riskantes Verhalten

   • Investing in that startup was a form of gambling.
   • He considered the job change a gambling move.
   • Life is a gamble sometimes.

   Synonymehazardspeculation

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Spielen um Geld in Glücksspielen zu bezeichnen oder eine riskante Handlung in der Hoffnung auf ein gewünschtes Ergebnis auszuführen.

A verb used to indicate the act of playing games of chance for money or taking a risky action in the hope of a desired result.

1. Bet moneyB1formal

   To play games of chance for money, such as cards, dice, or slot machines.

   Um Geld spielen

   • He gambled away his entire paycheck at the casino.
   • She gambled on the horse race and lost.
   • Many people gamble responsibly for entertainment.

   Synonymebetgameplaypuntstakewager

2. B2informal

   To take a risky action in the hope of a desired result.

   Riskieren

   • The company gambled on the new product and it paid off.
   • He gambled that the stock market would recover.
   • She gambled her reputation on the success of the project.

   Synonymechancehazardriskspeculateventure

   Antonymehedge