German phrase
Es besteht das Risiko von ~.
Meaning
There is a risk of ___
When to use it
It signals a possible problem. It is a slightly formal way to give a soft warning.
Example dialogue
Ich hatte gestern Kontakt mit jemandem, der Husten hat.
Yesterday, I had contact with someone who has a cough.
Es besteht das Risiko von einer Infektion.
There is a risk of an infection.