bravura
die Bravour, die Bravouren
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bravura
An exceptional ability, skill, or mastery in carrying out a difficult task, often in an artistic or technical field.
Die Pianistin spielte das schwierige Stück mit technischer Bravour.
The pianist played the difficult piece with technical bravura.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bravouren |
| genitive | der Bravour |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Bravour | die Bravouren |
| accusative | die Bravour | die Bravouren |
| dative | der Bravour | den Bravouren |
| genitive | der Bravour | der Bravouren |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Bravour' looks similar to the English word 'brave', but it does not mean courage; it means exceptional ability or masterful execution. 'Brave' in the sense of courageous is 'mutig' in German.
Der Artist zeigte seine Sprünge mit unglaublicher Bravour.
The acrobat performed his jumps with incredible bravura.
This word is almost always used in the fixed expression 'mit Bravour' (with bravura / with flying colors). This combination means that someone handles a difficult task excellently or with great success.
Sie hat ihre Abschlussprüfung mit Bravour bestanden.
She passed her final exam with flying colors.
'Bravour' is a word used in an elevated style. You often find it in reports about art, culture, sports, or when describing outstanding exam performances, but less often in everyday colloquial speech.
Die Kritiker lobten die Bravour der jungen Sängerin.
The critics praised the young singer's bravura.
championship / mastery
Meisterschaft and Bravour can both express exceptional skill in a difficult task. Meisterschaft emphasizes the level of skill achieved over time, whereas Bravour emphasizes an especially brilliant and confident performance in a specific moment. Use “Meisterschaft” for overall skill and “Bravour” for an impressive execution.
Sie spielte das schwierige Klavierstück mit großer Bravour.
She played the difficult piano piece with great bravura.
Sie spielte das schwierige Klavierstück mit großer Meisterschaft.
She played the difficult piano piece with great mastery.
