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“risky” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɪsˈkant/

Example

Das ist ein riskantes Experiment.

This is a risky experiment.

Illustration for riskant (risky)

How to say “risky” in German

“Risky” in German is riskant.

A planned action on a narrow bridge, where one step may lead to harm or loss.

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

Example sentences with riskant

Die Entscheidung, in das Projekt zu investieren, war riskant.

The decision to invest in the project was risky.

Tips for using riskant

  • Riskant often describes a decision, plan, or experiment, while gefährlich more directly describes something that poses danger.

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