No. 386 in Latvian
riska
The Latvian word "riska" means "risk" in English.
In a sentence
Lēmumu pieņemšanā jāņem vērā riska iespējamība.
In decision-making, the possibility of risk must be considered.
The word 'riska' indicates a possession ('of risk') in the genitive case.
Šajā darbā ir pārāk daudz riska faktoru.
There are too many risk factors in this job.
The word 'riska' modifies 'faktoru', serving as a descriptive adjective.
Bez riska mēs nespētu sasniegt lielas lietas.
Without risk, we could not achieve great things.
The word 'riska' is used in the genitive case, expressing absence (without risk).
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