English–German

“chance” in German

German

AlsoGelegenheit · Zufall

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɑ̃ːs/

Example

Er hat eine Chance, den Job zu bekommen.

He has a chance to get the job.

Illustration for Chance (chance)

How to say “chance” in German

“Chance” in German is Chance.

A favorable opening in a situation that can lead to success or progress.

Full entry for Chance: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Chance

Nutze die Chance, im Kurs Fragen zu stellen.

Use the chance to ask questions in class.

Tips for using Chance

  • Chance is a feminine noun with the plural Chancen, so the definite forms are die Chance and die Chancen.

Other German words for “chance”

Ich hatte gestern die Gelegenheit, mit ihr zu sprechen.

I had the chance to speak with her yesterday.

Man muss vieles dem Zufall überlassen.

Many things have to be left to chance.

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