Het risico
Example: Het risico van investeren in aandelen kan hoog zijn.
Definition
"Het risico" refers to the possibility or likelihood of experiencing loss or harm, especially in financial contexts. It represents the chance that an investment or decision might result in undesirable outcomes, such as losing money when investing in stocks or other assets.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het risico" comes from the Italian word "rischio," which in turn originates from the Latin word "risicum." It entered Dutch through trade and cultural exchanges during the Renaissance. Did you know? The word's roots convey the idea of danger or peril, perfectly matching its modern financial meaning.
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"Het risico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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