No. 834 in Polish

ryzyko

Risk.

In a sentence

Podjęcie ryzyka przy inwestowaniu może przynieść duże zyski.
Taking a risk while investing can yield significant profits.
In this sentence, 'ryzyko' is used as a noun in the accusative case, signifying an act of taking a chance or danger.
Niektórzy ludzie nie lubią ryzyka, ponieważ wolą stabilność.
Some people don't like risks because they prefer stability.
Here, 'ryzyko' appears as a noun in its singular form used to denote the general concept or plurality of taking chances.
Ryzyko związane z wspinaczką górską wymaga odpowiedniego przygotowania.
The risk associated with mountain climbing requires appropriate preparation.
In this context, 'ryzyko' is used as a noun describing a specific danger or challenge related to a defined activity.

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