stake

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein spitzer Pfahl oder Pfosten, der in den Boden geschlagen wird; ein finanzielles oder persönliches Interesse an einem Unternehmen; oder der Geldbetrag, der bei einer Wette gesetzt wird.

A noun with multiple meanings: a pointed stick or post driven into the ground; a financial or personal interest in a venture; or the amount of money wagered in a bet.

1. Pointed stick or postB1formal

   A strong wooden or metal post with a pointed end, driven into the ground as a support or marker.

   Pflock

   • They drove a stake into the ground to support the young tree.
   • The tent was secured with metal stakes.
   • The surveyor placed a stake to mark the property boundary.

   Synonymepalepegpicketpolepostspike

2. Financial interest or investmentB2formal

   A share or financial involvement in a business, project, or venture.

   Anteil

   • He owns a 30% stake in the company.
   • The investors increased their stake in the startup.
   • She sold her stake in the business for a large profit.

   Synonymeclaimequityinterestinvestmentinvolvementportionshare

3. Risk or something at riskB2formal

   Something that is risked or gambled, especially in a competitive situation.

   Einsatz

   • There is a lot at stake in this negotiation.
   • The team played with high stakes in the final match.
   • His reputation is at stake if the project fails.

   Synonymeantebethazardinvestmentpledgeriskventurewager

4. Bet or wagerB1informal

   The amount of money or something of value that is risked in a bet or gamble.

   Einsatz

   • He placed a large stake on the horse to win.
   • The stakes in the poker game were very high.
   • She doubled her stake after winning the first round.

   Synonymeantebethazardpledgewager

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu bezeichnen, bei der ein Gebiet mit Pfählen abgesteckt wird, oder um etwas als sein Eigenes zu beanspruchen oder zu erklären, oft mit einem Beiklang von Risiko oder Einsatz.

A verb used to indicate the act of marking an area with stakes, or to assert or claim something as one's own, often with a sense of risk or investment.

1. Risk or wagerB2formal

   To risk something of value on the outcome of a situation or event.

   Riskieren

   • He staked his entire fortune on the business venture.
   • She staked her reputation on the success of the project.
   • They staked their claim to the land by building a fence.

   Synonymebetchancegamblehazardriskventurewager

2. Mark or claimB2formal

   To mark an area or assert ownership or rights over something.

   Anspruch erheben

   • The miners staked their claim in the gold rush.
   • He staked out a piece of land for his garden.
   • She staked her position in the debate with strong arguments.

   Synonymeassertclaimdeclaredefinedemarcateestablishmarkreservesecure