Italian Phrase
C'è qualche rischio?
Meaning
Literally, 'Is there any risk?'. The speaker is asking whether a situation, activity, or decision carries any potential danger or negative consequence.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to assess safety before traveling, trying a new food, signing a contract, or any situation where you need to know if hazards are present.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'èqualcherischio?
C'è (ci è)
Contraction of 'ci è', meaning 'there is/there are'. Used for singular nouns; for plural use 'ci sono'.
Qualche
'Qualche' is an indefinite adjective meaning 'any' or 'some' and is always followed by a singular noun.
Rischio (masc. sing.)
A masculine singular noun meaning 'risk' or 'danger'.
Question intonation
In spoken Italian, a rising intonation at the end signals a yes‑no question; the written form adds a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
C'è qualche rischio nel fare immersione subacquea qui?
Is there any risk in scuba diving here?
Sì, le correnti sono forti, quindi è consigliabile avere un istruttore certificato.
Yes, the currents are strong, so it's advisable to have a certified instructor.
✕Common Mistakes
C'è qualche rischi?
'Qualche' must be followed by a singular noun; use 'qualche rischio' or switch to 'dei rischi'.
C'è rischi?
Use 'Ci sono' when the noun is plural: 'Ci sono rischi?'.
C'è qualche il rischio?
Do not add an extra article; the correct form is just 'rischio' after 'qualche'.
↔Alternatives
Ci sono dei rischi?
Are there any risks?
C'è qualche pericolo?
Is there any danger?
Ci sono rischi?
Are there risks?
Cultural Tip
In Italian, 'qualche' never takes a plural noun; saying *qualche rischi* is a common mistake for learners. Also, Italians often soften a direct question with a polite preface like 'Mi scusi, ma…' in formal contexts.