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Wagehals

risk-taker

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Meaning of Wagehals

enjoys taking risks

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German[ˈvaːɡəˌhals]
risk-taker
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Wagehals belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Wagehalsrisk-taker
freundlichkind
intelligentsmart
leisequiet
langweiligboring
faullazy
wütendangry

Wagehals synonyms

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What's the difference between Wagehals / Spieler / kühn / verwegen / abenteuerlustig / risikofreudig

🇩🇪German
Wagehals

someone inclined to dangerous, reckless actions; emphasizes boldness that may border on rashness

B2Often

Er ist ein Waghalsiger und springt oft ohne lange zu überlegen ins Ungewisse.

Он — отчаянный человек и часто бросается в неизвестность, не раздумывая долго.

S
🇩🇪German
Spieler

someone who likes risk and may rely on luck; depending on context, it can also mean a gambler

B2Often

Er ist ein Spieler und geht bei Entscheidungen oft ein großes Risiko ein.

Он игрок и при принятии решений часто идёт на большой риск.

K
🇩🇪German
kühn

bold, daring, decisive; more often describes a quality or action than a person directly

B2Very Often

Sein kühnes Auftreten beeindruckte alle im Raum.

Его дерзкое и смелое поведение произвело впечатление на всех в комнате.

🇩🇪German

bold, daring, sometimes with a nuance of dangerous recklessness or audacity

B2Often

Mit verwegenen Ideen brachte er das ganze Team zum Staunen.

Своими дерзкими идеями он поразил всю команду.

🇩🇪German

adventure-loving and eager for new experiences; usually positive and less risky than a daredevil

B2Very Often

Die abenteuerlustige Studentin wollte unbedingt ins Ausland gehen.

Приключенчески настроенная студентка очень хотела поехать за границу.

R
🇩🇪German
risikofreudig

inclined to take risks and willing to accept them; more neutral and businesslike than reckless

B2Very Often

Der Unternehmer ist risikofreudig und investiert auch in unsichere Märkte.

Этот предприниматель склонен к риску и инвестирует даже в нестабильные рынки.

R
🇩🇪German
risikobereit

ready to take risks when necessary; sounds more rational and restrained than risikofreudig

B2Very Often

Für diese Aufgabe braucht man jemanden, der risikobereit ist.

Для этой задачи нужен человек, готовый идти на риск.

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

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[ˈvaːɡəˌhals]

Wagehals translation

risk-taker

Wagehals transcription

[ˈvaːɡəˌhals]

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Wagehals meaning: what does it mean?

Jemand, der gern Risiken eingeht.

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