Signification
To venture into something uncertain.
Contexte culturel
In Greece, small family businesses are the backbone of the economy. Taking a risk often involves the whole family's reputation and savings. Post-2010, 'taking a risk' has become synonymous with 'innovation' (καινοτομία) as young Greeks try to bypass traditional bureaucracy. The sea is the original source of 'risk' in Greek thought. Sailors 'took risks' with the weather to bring goods from the East. Greeks are generally social and expressive. Taking a 'social risk' (like talking to a stranger) is often rewarded with hospitality (philoxenia).
Use 'Υπολογισμένο'
Adding the word 'υπολογισμένο' (calculated) makes you sound very professional and fluent in business settings.
Avoid 'Κάνω'
Never say 'κάνω ένα ρίσκο'. It is the most common mistake for English speakers and sounds very unnatural.
Signification
To venture into something uncertain.
Use 'Υπολογισμένο'
Adding the word 'υπολογισμένο' (calculated) makes you sound very professional and fluent in business settings.
Avoid 'Κάνω'
Never say 'κάνω ένα ρίσκο'. It is the most common mistake for English speakers and sounds very unnatural.
The 'Leventia' Connection
If you take a risk to help someone else, Greeks will call you a 'leventis' (a noble, brave man).
Past Tense is King
You will use 'πήρα ένα ρίσκο' much more than the present tense when telling stories about your life.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'παίρνω'.
Χθες, ο Γιάννης ______ ένα μεγάλο ρίσκο.
The sentence starts with 'Χθες' (Yesterday), so we need the past tense (Aorist).
Which adjective best fits a 'calculated risk'?
Πρέπει να είναι ένα ______ ρίσκο.
'Υπολογισμένο' means calculated and is the standard collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Φοβάμαι να επενδύσω. Β: Αν δεν ______, δεν θα κερδίσεις ποτέ.
The correct verb to use with 'ρίσκο' is 'παίρνω'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When you quit your job to travel the world, you are:
Quitting a job for travel is a classic example of taking a risk.
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Aides visuelles
Risk vs. Danger
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΧθες, ο Γιάννης ______ ένα μεγάλο ρίσκο.
The sentence starts with 'Χθες' (Yesterday), so we need the past tense (Aorist).
Πρέπει να είναι ένα ______ ρίσκο.
'Υπολογισμένο' means calculated and is the standard collocation.
Α: Φοβάμαι να επενδύσω. Β: Αν δεν ______, δεν θα κερδίσεις ποτέ.
The correct verb to use with 'ρίσκο' is 'παίρνω'.
When you quit your job to travel the world, you are:
Quitting a job for travel is a classic example of taking a risk.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. For ultra-formal legal documents, use 'κίνδυνος'.
Yes! 'Μου αρέσει να παίρνω ρίσκα' (I like taking risks) is very common.
'Ρίσκο' is usually a choice with a potential reward. 'Κίνδυνος' is just danger or threat.
You use the verb 'αποφεύγω'. 'Αποφεύγω το ρίσκο.'
Yes, 'το ρισκάρω' is more casual, and 'τα παίζω όλα για όλα' is the slang for taking a huge risk.
Yes, like 'Πήρα το ρίσκο να μην πάρω ομπρέλα' (I took the risk of not taking an umbrella).
Not necessarily. It's often seen as a positive trait of brave or successful people.
You can say 'παίζω εκ του ασφαλούς' (playing it safe).
No, 'ρίσκο' is neuter (το ρίσκο).
Yes, 'λαμβάνω ένα ρίσκο' is slightly more formal but perfectly correct.
Constantly. Commentators always talk about teams 'taking risks' to score.
Because of the long history of Italian trade and governance in Greece, especially in the islands.
Expressions liées
ρισκάρω
similarTo risk (verb form)
διακινδυνεύω
synonymTo endanger/risk
παίζω με τη φωτιά
specialized formPlaying with fire
όλα για όλα
builds onAll in
εκτίθεμαι
similarTo expose oneself
