What does risk in German mean?
What is the meaning of the word risk in German? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use risk in German.
The word risk in German means Risiko, Risiko, aufs Spiel setzen, setzen, riskieren, Risiko, in Gefahr, gefährdet, ein höheres Risiko bestehen, auf eigene Verantwortung, kalkuliertes Risiko, berechnetes Risiko, hochriskant, außerbilanzielles Risiko, eine Gefahr darstellen, für jmdn/ eine Gefahr darstellen, jemanden in Gefahr bringen, sich etwas aussetzen, Risikoeinschätzung, risikoscheu, risikotragend, Risikomanagement, Draufgänger, riskantes Verhalten, ein Risiko eingehen, das Risiko auf sich nehmen, ein Risiko eingehen, das Risiko eingehen, zu tun. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word risk
Risiko(hazard) Riding a bicycle without a helmet is a risk I prefer to avoid. Fahrrad fahren ohne Helm ist ein Risiko, das ich lieber vermeide. |
Risiko(degree of danger) What is the risk of breast cancer in women aged 50-60? Wie hoch ist das Krebsrisiko bei Frauen zwischen 50 und 60 Jahren? |
aufs Spiel setzen(expose to danger) You're risking your life by driving at that speed. Du setzt dein Leben aufs Spiel, wenn du so schnell fährst. |
setzen(court the loss of) (Spiel, Wette) I risked all my money in the casino. Ich habe im Casino mein ganzes Geld gesetzt. |
riskieren(court danger of) I risked bankruptcy with that last deal. Ich habe mit dem letzten Geschäft riskiert, Bankrott zu gehen. |
Risiko(insurance: type of loss) This insurance policy covers us against the risk of fire and theft. Unser Versicherungsschutz deckt auch Feuer- und Diebstahlrisiko ab. |
in Gefahr(in danger) Driving while drunk puts people's lives at risk. Betrunken Autofahren bringt das Leben von Menschen in Gefahr. |
gefährdet(in danger) Urban women in the age group of 30-45 years have emerged as an at-risk population for heart diseases. Frauen aus der Stadt in der Altersklasse von 30-40 Jahren sind zu einer gefährdeten Bevölkerung für Herzkrankheiten geworden. |
ein höheres Risiko bestehen(having increased chance of: [sth] bad) People who smoke are at increased risk for cancer. |
auf eigene Verantwortung(without anyone else being liable) Swim in the river at your own risk. |
kalkuliertes Risiko, berechnetes Risiko(chance taken) We took a calculated risk and drove to Bob's house in the hope that he would be there. |
hochriskant(very dangerous) Motorcycle racing is a high-risk sport. |
außerbilanzielles Risiko(usually plural (business: risk of not recording [sth]) The bank went bankrupt because it assumed too much off-balance-sheet risk. |
eine Gefahr darstellen(be dangerous) |
für jmdn/ eine Gefahr darstellen(endanger) Neil's reckless behaviour poses a risk to everyone on the team. |
jemanden in Gefahr bringen(endanger) You have put our lives at risk by driving so carelessly. |
sich etwas aussetzen(expose to) We were put at risk of severe sunburn, working outdoors at midday. |
Risikoeinschätzung(evaluation of likely losses) The company won't begin the project until a risk assessment is completed. |
risikoscheu(investor: chooses lower risk) Risk-averse investors tend to avoid investments with high volatility. |
risikotragend(involving potential loss) The bank filed a report on its risk-bearing capacity. |
Risikomanagement(investment: minimizing loss) Risk management is the process of assessing risks and taking steps either to eliminate or reduce them. |
Draufgänger([sb] who lives dangerously) I wasn't surprised when John sank all his money into that new business venture; he's always been a risk taker. |
riskantes Verhalten(courting danger or loss) Sandra has never been keen on risk-taking. |
ein Risiko eingehen(expose yourself to a danger) I could leave my kids home alone while I go to the store, but I don't want to run the risk. |
das Risiko auf sich nehmen(expose yourself to the danger of) You run the risk of becoming dehydrated if you don't drink enough liquids. |
ein Risiko eingehen(gamble, accept potential danger) I can't imagine why you would take the risk. |
das Risiko eingehen, zu tun(do [sth] despite danger) Do you think it's wise to take the risk of starting a business in the current economic climate? |
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