Risk in Tagalog

“Risk” in Tagalog translates to “panganib” (danger/hazard), “peligro” (peril), or “alanganin” (risky situation), depending on usage. These translations reflect the Filipino understanding of danger, uncertainty, and potential harm in various contexts.

The concept of “risk” encompasses both the possibility of loss or harm and the act of exposing oneself to danger. Understanding how Filipinos express risk and danger helps navigate safety discussions and decision-making in Filipino culture.

[Words] = Risk

[Definition]:
– Risk /rɪsk/
– Noun 1: The possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening; a situation involving exposure to danger.
– Noun 2: A person or thing regarded as likely to turn out well or badly in a particular context.
– Verb 1: To expose someone or something to danger, harm, or loss.
– Verb 2: To incur the chance of unfortunate consequences by engaging in an action.

[Synonyms] = Panganib, Peligro, Alanganin, Banta, Suwerte, Pagkakataon, Kapahamakan, Delikado

[Example]:
– Ex1_EN: Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of developing lung cancer.
– Ex1_PH: Ang paninigarilyo ay nagpapataas ng panganib ng pagkakaroon ng kanser sa baga.

– Ex2_EN: Investors must carefully evaluate the risk before putting money into the stock market.
– Ex2_PH: Ang mga namumuhunan ay dapat maingat na suriin ang panganib bago maglagay ng pera sa stock market.

– Ex3_EN: She decided to risk everything to pursue her dream of becoming an artist.
– Ex3_PH: Nagpasya siyang isapanganib ang lahat upang sundin ang kanyang pangarap na maging artista.

– Ex4_EN: Children who don’t wear helmets are at greater risk of head injuries.
– Ex4_PH: Ang mga batang hindi nagsusuot ng helmet ay nasa mas malaking panganib ng pinsala sa ulo.

– Ex5_EN: He wouldn’t risk losing his job by being late to work again.
– Ex5_PH: Hindi niya isasapanganib ang pagkawala ng kanyang trabaho sa pamamagitan ng pagiging huli muli sa trabaho.