German word

Risiko

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁiːziko/

Meaning

  • neuter nounrisk

Example

Ich will kein Risiko eingehen.

I don't want to take a risk.

Illustration for Risiko (risk)

More examples

Vor einer Aktion sollte man das Risiko gut abwägen.

Before taking action, one should carefully weigh the risk.

Core concept

A decision with possible loss hanging over its outcome.

Common phrases

  • ein Risiko eingehen

    take a risk

  • auf eigenes Risiko

    at one's own risk

  • ein Risiko minimieren

    minimize a risk

Similar words

Gefahr: A dangerous condition or factor that could cause harm.
Chance: An opportunity or prospect offering a possible gain or favorable result.
Unsicherheit: A lack of certainty about how an outcome or situation will develop.
Wahrscheinlichkeit: The degree of likelihood that a particular event will occur.

Definition in German

Möglichkeit, durch eine Handlung oder Situation Schaden, Verlust oder Nachteil zu erleiden.

Word origin

German Risiko is a borrowing from Italian rischio, related to French risque and medieval Latin risicum, while its deeper origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • Risiko is neuter: das Risiko has the plural form die Risiken.

Other meanings

  • dangernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Risikobereitschaftwillingness to take risksnoun
  • risikofreudigrisk-lovingadjective

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