🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

wagemutig

Pronunciation / Transliteration: vaɪ̯ɡəˈmuːtɪç

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Daring/ˈdɛərɪŋ/
adjectivenounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der wagemutige Entdecker wagte sich in unbekannte Gebiete."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Showing a willingness to take risks; bold and audacious.

    "The daring explorer ventured into uncharted territories."
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being adventurous or audacious.

    "Her daring in pursuing her dreams inspired many."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'daring' originates from the Middle English 'dering', which is derived from the Old English 'deor', meaning brave or bold. Its usage has evolved over centuries to encompass a sense of audacity and courage in the face of danger or difficulty.

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