riskieren
Translation
to risk, to venture, to hazard
Examples
Er riskiert sein ganzes Geld.
He is risking all his money.
Ich will nichts riskieren.
I don't want to risk anything.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to risk (sth.) He is risking his life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wagen, aufs Spiel setzen; Antonyms: vermeiden, sichern
Etymology
From Italian 'risicare' (to risk), related to 'rischio' (risk).
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'risk'. Imagine playing the board game 'Risk' – you have to 'riskieren' to win.