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Pronunciation / Transliteration: risk
"Investir comporte un certain risque."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A situation involving exposure to danger.
"Investing in stocks carries a certain level of risk."
- 1
To expose to danger or harm.
"He decided to risk his savings on a new business venture."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'risk' originates from the Italian 'risico', which means 'danger' or 'hazard'. It was adopted into English in the late 16th century, evolving from the context of maritime trade where the potential for loss was a constant concern.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Risk" is said worldwide
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risque
Transliteration: risk
"Investir comporte un certain risque."
Risiko
Transliteration: risiko
"Investieren birgt ein gewisses Risiko."
rischio
Transliteration: rischio
"Investire comporta un certo rischio."
riesgo
Transliteration: riesgo
"Invertir conlleva un cierto riesgo."
risco
Transliteration: risco
"Investir envolve um certo risco."
जोखिम
Transliteration: jokhim
"निवेश करना एक निश्चित जोखिम है।"
风险
Transliteration: fēngxiǎn
"投资有一定的风险。"
위험
Transliteration: wiheom
"투자는 일정한 위험이 있습니다."
リスク
Transliteration: risuku
"投資には一定のリスクがあります。"
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