riskant

risky, hazardous

English translations

  1. 01

    risky

  2. 02

    dangerous

  3. 03

    hazardous

Word details

German meaning
Bedeutet, dass etwas mit Gefahr oder Unsicherheit verbunden ist.
English meaning
risky
Synonym
gefährlich, gewagt
German example
Es ist riskant, ohne Licht Fahrrad zu fahren.
English example
It is risky to ride a bicycle without lights.
Comparative
riskanterSuperlative: am riskantesten

Example sentences with “riskant”

  1. Das war ein riskantes Manöver. (That was a risky maneuver.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the adverbial form of 'riskant'?

In German, adjectives often function as adverbs without changing form: 'Er fuhr riskant' (He drove in a risky manner).