die Chancen
Translation
chances, opportunities, prospects, possibilities
Examples
Wir haben gute Chancen zu gewinnen.
We have a good chance of winning.
Er nutzt alle seine Chancen.
He takes all his opportunities.
Die Chancen stehen 50 zu 50.
The chances are 50-50.
Grammar Patterns
to have chances ((to do sth.)) We have a good chance to win.
the chance of/for ((sth.)) The team has a chance for victory.
Similar Words
die Möglichkeiten (the possibilities), die Gelegenheiten (the opportunities)
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'chance', meaning 'a happening, fortune'. It's a direct cognate with the English word 'chance'.
Memory Tips
This word is a near-perfect cognate for 'chances'. The pronunciation is very similar, making it easy to remember.