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risk
The possibility that an action or undertaking may result in damage, loss, or another negative consequence.
Jede Geldanlage an der Börse ist mit einem gewissen Risiko verbunden.
Every investment on the stock market involves a certain risk.
to take a risk
To consciously expose yourself to danger or the possibility of failure in order to achieve a goal.
Um das Unternehmen zu retten, mussten sie ein hohes finanzielles Risiko eingehen.
In order to save the company, they had to take a major financial risk.
risk
In the insurance or finance industry, a person, object, or circumstance that represents an increased probability of damage or loss.
Für die Versicherung stellt ein Raucher ein höheres Risiko dar als ein Nichtraucher.
For the insurance company, a smoker represents a higher risk than a non-smoker.
'Risiko' (risk) is often combined with adjectives that describe its size or type. Typical phrases are 'ein hohes/geringes Risiko' (a high/low risk), 'ein finanzielles Risiko' (a financial risk), or 'ein kalkulierbares Risiko' (a calculable risk).
Die Operation hat nur ein geringes Risiko.
The operation has only a low risk.
Certain verbs are frequently used with 'Risiko' (risk). A situation can 'ein Risiko bergen' (harbor a risk) or 'mit sich bringen' (bring with it). A person can 'das Risiko tragen' (bear the risk) or try to 'minimize' it.
Diese Investition birgt ein hohes Risiko.
This investment carries a high risk.
To describe exactly what the risk consists of, an infinitive construction with 'zu' is often used. The structure is: 'das Risiko, etwas zu tun' (the risk of doing something).
Es besteht immer das Risiko, einen Fehler zu machen.
There is always the risk of making a mistake.
'Ein Risiko eingehen' (to take a risk) is a very common fixed combination with the verb 'eingehen'. It means that someone consciously chooses an uncertain or dangerous action.
Als Unternehmer muss man bereit sein, Risiken einzugehen.
As an entrepreneur, you have to be willing to take risks.
danger
Both words refer to possible negative consequences. „Die Gefahr“ refers more to the threatening situation or the potential harm itself, while „das Risiko“ places more emphasis on the possibility of it occurring and on evaluating a course of action. Use „Gefahr“ for the threat and „Risiko“ when weighing the possibilities.
Auf dem vereisten Weg besteht ein hohes Risiko zu stürzen.
There is a high risk of falling on the icy path.
Auf dem vereisten Weg besteht die Gefahr eines Sturzes.
The icy path poses a danger of falling.
