No. 6,069 in Dutch
risk
The possibility of harm, loss, or danger.
In a sentence
Het is een groot risico om zonder verzekering te rijden.
It is a great risk to drive without insurance.
In this sentence, 'risico' is used as a noun meaning 'hazard' or 'danger', indicating a potential threat or negative consequence.
Je moet het risico nemen om nieuwe dingen te proberen.
You have to take the risk to try new things.
Here, 'risico' conveys the concept of willingly engaging in an action that might result in negative consequences.
De manager analyseert alle risico's van de investering.
The manager analyzes all risks of the investment.
This usage of 'risico's' exposes the plural form, signifying multiple potential issues or dangers tied to a specific scenario.
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