Riskieren
Example: Er wollte nicht sein Geld bei diesem Spiel riskieren.
Definition
"Riskieren" means to expose oneself to the possibility of loss or danger, especially by deliberately putting something valuable at stake. For example, it can describe the act of risking money in a game or any situation where there is a chance of negative consequences.
Etymology
The German verb "riskieren" comes from the French word "risquer," which in turn originates from the Italian "rischiare," meaning 'to dare' or 'to risk.' This lineage reflects the idea of taking chances or facing dangers. Did you know? The root may trace back to an uncertain origin possibly linked to the late Latin word "resecare," meaning 'to cut off,' symbolizing the potential loss when taking a risk.
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"Riskieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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