Meanings
involving the possibility of danger or loss
خطرے یا نقصان کے امکانات شامل ہونے والا
خطرناک
khatarnaak
Common Collocations
- risky behavior
- risky investment
- risky decision
Example Sentences
Investing in stocks can be risky if you don't do proper research.
اگر آپ مناسب تحقیق نہیں کرتے تو اسٹاک میں سرمایہ کاری خطرناک ہو سکتی ہے.
Agar aap munasib tahqiqat nahi karte to stock mein sarmaaya kaari khatarnaak ho sakti hai.
His risky lifestyle led to many health problems.
اس کا خطرناک طرز زندگی بہت سی صحت کے مسائل کا سبب بنا.
Us ka khatarnaak tarz-e-zindagi bohat si sehat ke masail ka sabab bana.
Taking risky paths can sometimes lead to great rewards.
خطرناک راستوں پر چلنا بعض اوقات بڑے انعامات کا باعث بن سکتا ہے.
Khatarnaak raaston par chalna baaz auqat bade inaamaat ka baais ban sakta hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Remember that risky situations involve a 'risk' of consequences.
Imagine standing on the edge of a cliff, representing the risk involved.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگ سے کھیلنے والا خود جل کر رہ جائے گا
Aag se khelne wala khud jal kar reh jayega
He who plays with fire will burn himself.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "risk" — danger of loss or injury
First known use: 1820
The word 'risky' came into usage in the early 19th century, derived from 'risk', which has its roots in the Italian word 'risico'.