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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈvɛtə
"Er setzt gerne auf Fußballspiele."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of risking money or valuables on the outcome of a game, race, or other event.
"He enjoys betting on horse races every weekend." - 2
A specific wager or stake placed on an event.
"Her betting on the football match paid off when her team won."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'betting' originates from the Old English 'bætan', meaning to stake or wager. It evolved through Middle English as 'betten', reflecting the practice of wagering on uncertain outcomes, particularly in games and sports.
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paris
Transliteration: pari
"Il aime faire des paris sur les courses de chevaux."
Wette
Transliteration: ˈvɛtə
"Er setzt gerne auf Fußballspiele."
scommessa
Transliteration: scomˈmɛs.sa
"Le piace fare scommesse sulle corse dei cavalli."
apuesta
Transliteration: aˈpwesta
"Le gusta hacer apuestas en las carreras de caballos."
aposta
Transliteration: aˈpɔstɐ
"Ele gosta de fazer apostas em corridas de cavalos."
शर्त
Transliteration: shart
"उसे घुड़दौड़ पर शर्त लगाना पसंद है।"
投注
Transliteration: tóuzhù
"他喜欢在赛马中投注。"
내기
Transliteration: naegi
"그는 경마에 내기를 하는 것을 좋아한다."
賭け
Transliteration: kake
"彼は競馬に賭けるのが好きです。"
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