Riskant
Example: Das riskante Investment brachte hohe Gewinne, aber auch Verluste.
Definition
"Riskant" describes a situation, action, or investment involving a significant chance of loss or danger, but also the possibility of reward. For example, a "riskant" investment may yield high profits yet also lead to substantial losses.
Etymology
The word "riskant" comes from the French word "risqué," which is derived from the Italian "rischiare," meaning 'to dare' or 'to risk.' Did you know that "riskant" entered German to describe ventures or actions involving danger or uncertainty?
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"Riskant" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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