See also: risiko

German

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Etymology

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Borrowed in the 16th century from older Italian risico (contemporary rischio). Further origin unsettled.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʁiːziko/, /ˈʁɪziko/
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Noun

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Risiko n (strong, genitive Risikos, plural Risiken or Risken or Risikos)

  1. risk
    das Risiko eingehento take a risk
    • 2010, Der Spiegel[1], number 27/2010, page 109:
      Einen vollkommenen Schutz in einer freien Gesellschaft wird es nie geben, und auch wenn es fürchterlich klingt: Unsere Freiheit bedeutet, dass wir mit vielen Risiken leben müssen.
      There will never be a perfect protection in a free society, and even if it sounds terrible: Our freedom means that we have to live with many risks.

Usage notes

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  • The normal plural is Risiken, in Austria sometimes contracted to Risken. The form Risikos is dated and now rare.
  • For “to take a risk” one says ein Risiko eingehen.

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Luxembourgish

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Noun

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Risiko m (plural Risiken)

  1. risk