No. 664 in Danish
risikerer
"Risikerer" means "to risk" or "to be at risk of" something.
In a sentence
Han risikerer at miste sit arbejde, hvis han fortsætter sådan.
He risks losing his job if he continues like this.
'Risikerer' is used here to indicate the possibility of an adverse outcome based on current actions.
Du risikerer en bøde, hvis du parkerer her uden tilladelse.
You risk a fine if you park here without permission.
'Risikerer' highlights the potential legal consequence of engaging in the described action.
De risikerer deres liv for at hjælpe andre.
They risk their lives to help others.
'Risikerer' conveys the taking of a voluntary, dangerous action for a noble purpose.
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