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риск

Translation of риск

risk

Russian word in Latin letters: risk

Meaning of риск

Russian

вероятность появления вредного или опасного результата

English

chance of harm

risk

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ˈrʲisk]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Взять риск or пойти на риск?

пойти на риск

пойти на риск = to take a risk

Don't say «взять риск». Say «пойти на риск» or «рискнуть»: Russian doesn't "take" a risk.

Иногда в жизни нужно пойти на риск.

Sometimes in life you have to take a risk.

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  1. There is a high risk of fire.

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    Существует высокий риск пожара.

  2. We didn't take the risk of crossing the frozen lake.

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    Мы не пошли на риск и не стали переходить замёрзшее озеро.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between риск, опасность, and угроза

🇷🇺Russian

Danger: harm that is real or close.

A2common
🇷🇺Russian

Threat: something that may cause harm.

B1common

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риск belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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риск meaning: what does it mean?

chance of harm

риск pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

риск is pronounced as [ˈrʲisk]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

риск definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

There is a high risk of fire. Translation: Существует высокий риск пожара.

Is риск part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, риск (risk) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is риск part of Product Team vocabulary?

Yes, риск (risk) can be learned in the Product Team topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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