die Chance
Translation
chance, opportunity, possibility, shot
Examples
Das ist eine große Chance für dich.
That is a big opportunity for you.
Wir haben keine Chance gegen diese Mannschaft.
We have no chance against this team.
Nutze deine Chance jetzt!
Take your chance now!
Grammar Patterns
a chance ((of sth.)) a chance/shot at (sth.) We have a chance of victory.
to ((take)) a chance to take a chance He is taking his chance.
to ((miss)) a chance to miss a chance I missed the chance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gelegenheit, Möglichkeit; Antonyms: Risiko
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'chance', from Latin 'cadentia' (falling of dice).
Memory Tips
Pronounced with a soft 'sh' sound like in French, unlike the English 'ch'.