risk

• Substantiv, das die Möglichkeit oder Wahrscheinlichkeit eines Verlusts, einer Verletzung, einer Gefahr oder eines anderen ungünstigen Ausgangs bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the possibility or chance of loss, injury, danger, or other adverse outcome.

1. Possibility of harm or lossA2formal

   The chance that something bad or dangerous may happen.

   Risiko

   • There is a high risk of flooding in this area.
   • He took a risk by investing all his savings.
   • Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer.

   Synonymechancedangerendangermentexposurehazardjeopardylikelihoodmenaceperilpossibilitythreatvulnerability

   Antonymecertaintysafetysecurity

2. Dangerous element or factorB1formal

   Something or someone that is considered a potential source of danger.

   Gefährliches Element oder Faktor

   • The old building is a fire risk.
   • Drunk drivers are a risk to everyone on the road.
   • The company identified several risks in the project plan.

   Synonymedangerhazardmenaceperilthreat

3. Insurance or financial termB2formal

   The possibility of financial loss or damage, often used in insurance and business contexts.

   Risiko

   • The insurance policy covers the risk of theft.
   • Investors must assess the risk before buying stocks.
   • The bank calculated the credit risk of the borrower.

   Synonymedangerexposurehazardliabilityperiluncertainty

   Antonymecertaintysurety

• Verb, das angibt, dass jemand sich oder etwas einer Gefahr, einem Schaden oder einem Verlust aussetzt, oder dass jemand etwas wagt, um ein Ziel zu erreichen.

A verb used to indicate the act of exposing someone or something to danger, harm, or loss, or to take a chance on something.

1. Expose to dangerB1formal

   To put something or someone in a situation where there is a possibility of harm or loss.

   Gefährden

   • He risked his life to save the drowning child.
   • She risked her career by speaking out against the company.
   • They risked losing everything by investing in the startup.

   Synonymecompromiseendangerexposehazardimperiljeopardize

   Antonymeprotectsafeguardshield

2. Take a chanceB1informal

   To do something despite the possibility of a negative outcome.

   Riskieren

   • I'll risk it and ask her out.
   • He risked being late by taking the scenic route.
   • We risked missing the flight to grab a coffee.

   Synonymechancedaregamblehazardventure

   Antonymeensureguaranteeprotectsafeguardsecure