heroic
heroisch – heroischer – am heroischsten
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heroic
Like a hero or heroine; especially brave, courageous, and willing to overcome great difficulties.
Die Feuerwehrleute zeigten bei der Rettung ein heroisches Verhalten.
The firefighters displayed heroic conduct during the rescue.
heroic
Relating to heroism or a hero, especially in literature, art, or historiography.
Das Gedicht erzählt in einem heroischen Stil von den Taten eines Kriegers.
The poem tells of a warrior's deeds in a heroic style.
heroic
In medicine: very intensive, radical, or involving exceptionally strong measures.
Die Ärzte entschieden sich für eine heroische Behandlung, um das Leben des Patienten zu retten.
The doctors decided on heroic treatment to save the patient's life.
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In the meaning of 'particularly brave', 'heroisch' (heroic) often appears with words such as 'Einsatz' (effort), 'Mut' (courage), 'Tat' (deed), or 'Leistung' (achievement). The combination usually describes an extraordinary achievement in a difficult or dangerous situation.
Für seinen heroischen Einsatz erhielt der Sanitäter eine Auszeichnung.
The paramedic received an award for his heroic efforts.
In literary, historical, or art historical texts, 'heroisch' (heroic) often describes a style, a portrayal, or an epic. In this context, the word indicates a deliberately solemn portrayal centered on heroes.
Der Roman schildert die Reise des Königs in einem heroischen Ton.
The novel portrays the king's journey in a heroic tone.
The medical meaning is found primarily in technical texts. 'Heroisch' (heroic) often appears with 'Therapie' (therapy), 'Behandlung' (treatment), 'Maßnahmen' (measures), or 'Eingriff' (intervention), and refers to a particularly intensive approach.
Nach mehreren erfolglosen Therapien wurde ein heroischer Eingriff erwogen.
After several unsuccessful therapies, a heroic intervention was considered.
