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Risiko

risk

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Meaning of Risiko

chance of harm

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German[ˈʁiːziko]
risk
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Risiko synonyms

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What's the difference between Risiko / Bedrohung / Gefährdung / Verlust / Sicherheitsrisiko

🇩🇪German
Risiko

Danger; a concrete source of harm. It is often stronger and more immediate than "risk".

B1Very Often

Beim Wandern in den Bergen besteht immer Gefahr durch Steinschlag.

Во время похода в горах всегда есть опасность камнепада.

B
🇩🇪German
Bedrohung

Threat; something or someone that may cause harm. It is more about looming danger than probability.

B1Often

Der Sturm ist eine Bedrohung für die Küstenstadt.

Шторм представляет угрозу для прибрежного города.

G
🇩🇪German
Gefährdung

Endangerment or exposure to danger. Common in formal or technical contexts.

B1Often

Die Gefährdung der Tiere durch den Brand war groß.

Угроза для животных из-за пожара была большой.

V
🇩🇪German
Verlust

Loss; not the risk itself, but the negative outcome that may happen because of it.

B1Often

Ein zu schnelles Manöver kann zum Verlust des Gleichgewichts führen.

Слишком быстрое движение может привести к потере равновесия.

S
🇩🇪German
Sicherheitsrisiko

Security risk; a risk to safety, protection, or security, often in technical or official contexts.

B1Often

Das offene Fenster stellt ein Sicherheitsrisiko dar.

Открытое окно представляет собой риск для безопасности.

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Risiko translation: risk. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Risiko

[ˈʁiːziko]

Risiko translation

risk

Risiko transcription

[ˈʁiːziko]

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Risiko meaning: what does it mean?

mögliche Gefahr oder Schadenswahrscheinlichkeit

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