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No. 16,392 in Russian

рискуем

"Risкуем" means "we risk" in English.

In a sentence

  • Мы рискуем опоздать на поезд.

    We risk being late for the train.

    The word 'рискуем' is used here to indicate a possibility of taking a risk or being in a situation with potential negative consequences.

  • Если мы попробуем это сделать, мы рискуем провалить проект.

    If we try to do this, we risk failing the project.

    In this sentence, 'рискуем' is employed to indicate the danger involved in attempting an action or making a decision.

  • Вы рискуете стать знаменитым, если продолжите свои творческие поиски в искусстве.

    You risk becoming famous if you continue your creative pursuits in the arts.

    Here, 'рискуете' (second person plural or formal singular form) is used positively, describing the chance or possibility of achieving fame as a result of actions.

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