das Wagnis
Translation
venture, risk, gamble, daring enterprise
Examples
Die Firmengründung war ein großes Wagnis.
Founding the company was a big venture.
Er ging das Wagnis ein, alles zu verlieren.
He took the risk of losing everything.
Grammar Patterns
ein Wagnis eingehen to take a risk He took a big risk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Risiko, Abenteuer; Antonyms: Sicherheit
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'wagen' (to dare, to venture), with the suffix '-nis' forming an abstract noun.
Memory Tips
Think of 'wagen' (to dare). A 'Wagnis' is the result of daring to do something, a 'daring act'.