No. 501 in Dutch
risico
Risk; the possibility of harm, loss, or danger.
In a sentence
Het nemen van risico's is soms nodig voor vooruitgang.
Taking risks is sometimes necessary for progress.
Here the word 'risico's' (the plural form of 'risico') refers to challenges or potential dangers one takes into account when pursuing progress.
Hij is zich bewust van het risico bij het oversteken van de gevaarlijke weg.
He is aware of the risk when crossing the dangerous road.
In this sentence, 'risico' indicates a specific hazard or potential danger associated with an activity.
Beleggen brengt altijd een zeker risico met zich mee.
Investing always carries a certain risk.
Here, 'risico' implies uncertainties or potentials for financial loss involved in investing.
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