Das Risiko
Example: Das Risiko einer Investition sollte immer gut abgewogen werden.
Definition
"Das Risiko" refers to the possibility of experiencing loss or harm, especially in financial contexts. It represents the chance that an investment or decision may result in an unfavorable outcome, such as losing money or failing to achieve expected returns.
Etymology
The word "das Risiko" comes from the Italian term 'risico' or 'rischio,' which means danger or hazard. This Italian word likely originated from the Spanish 'riesgo,' which in turn derives from the Latin 'risicum.' Did you know that the term was popularized in European languages through maritime trade, where assessing risks was crucial for seafarers?
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"Das Risiko" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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