Die Chance
Example: Du hast heute eine gute Chance, das Spiel zu gewinnen.
Definition
"Die Chance" refers to an opportunity or favorable circumstance that increases the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome, such as success or victory. For example, in the phrase 'Du hast heute eine gute Chance, das Spiel zu gewinnen,' it means 'You have a good chance today to win the game.'
Etymology
The word "die Chance" comes from the French word 'chance,' meaning luck or fortune, which itself derives from the Latin 'cadentia,' meaning falling or chance event. It entered German through French, emphasizing the idea of an opportunity or a favorable moment. Did you know that "Chance" in German retains the same spelling as in French, highlighting its borrowed origin?
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"Die Chance" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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