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risky

risky

Meaning of risky

involving risk

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British English/ˈrɪski/
American English/ˈrɪski/
Russian transcription[rʲɪskəˈvanɨj]
risky
risky - рискованный
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risky with Russian translation

risky usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Переход через реку по упавшему мосту был рискованным, поэтому мы искали другой путь.

Crossing the river on the fallen bridge was risky, so we looked for another route.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Двигаться по немаркированной тропе было рискованно после шторма.

Taking the unmarked trail felt risky after the storm.

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risky belongs to the topic "Tourism and Adventures". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

riskyрискованный
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

risky synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between risky / dangerous / hazardous / unsafe / perilous / precarious

🇬🇧English
risky

General neutral term for something involving risk or chance of loss/harm

A1Very Often

Going hiking in bad weather is risky.

Ходить в поход в плохую погоду рискованно.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes real possibility of harm or injury; often stronger than 'risky'

A1Very Often

That bridge looks dangerous.

Этот мост выглядит опасным.

🇬🇧English

Used especially for substances, environments, or conditions that pose a health or safety hazard

B1Often

Hazardous chemicals must be handled carefully.

С опасными химическими веществами нужно обращаться осторожно.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on a lack of safety or protection rather than the mere presence of risk

A1Very Often

The playground is unsafe for children.

Детская площадка небезопасна для детей.

P
🇬🇧English
perilous

More formal and dramatic; implies great danger or imminent threat

B2Rarely

They embarked on a perilous voyage.

Они отправились в опасное плавание.

P
🇬🇧English
precarious

Stresses instability or lack of security/stability rather than immediate danger

B2Often

He was in a precarious financial situation.

Он находился в шатком финансовом положении.

C
🇬🇧English
chancy

Informal; implies uncertainty or a gamble rather than assured danger

B2Rarely

It's a chancy investment — you might win or lose.

Это рискованное вложение — можно и выиграть, и проиграть.

🇬🇧English

Often positive; suggests seeking risk or novelty for excitement rather than danger

A2Often

She's an adventurous traveler who loves remote places.

Она любит авантюрные путешествия.

D
🇬🇧English
daring

Emphasizes courage and deliberate willingness to take risks; often admirable

B1Often

He made a daring rescue to save the child.

Он совершил смелое спасение, чтобы спасти ребёнка.

R
🇬🇧English
reckless

Implies irresponsible or careless risk-taking, negative connotation

B2Often

Reckless driving can cause serious accidents.

Безрассудная езда может привести к серьёзным авариям.

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risky translation: рискованный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce risky

/ˈrɪski/

risky translation

рискованный

risky examples

Crossing the river on the fallen bridge was risky, so we looked for another route.

risky transcription

/ˈrɪski/, /ˈrɪski/

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risky meaning: what does it mean?

involving risk

risky pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

risky is pronounced as /ˈrɪski/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

risky definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Crossing the river on the fallen bridge was risky, so we looked for another route. Translation: Переход через реку по упавшему мосту был рискованным, поэтому мы искали другой путь.

Is risky part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?

Yes, risky (рискованный) can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is risky part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, risky (рискованный) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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