hussar
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hussar
A soldier in a specific type of light cavalry unit, originally from Hungary, known for its splendid uniforms.
In alten Filmen sieht man oft Husaren auf ihren Pferden reiten.
In old films, you often see hussars riding on their horses.
daredevil
In a figurative sense, a daring, bold, or fearless person.
Mit seiner riskanten Fahrweise erwies er sich als wahrer Husar auf der Rennstrecke.
With his risky driving style, he proved to be a true daredevil on the racetrack.
'Der Husar' (the hussar) belongs to the N-declension. This means the noun takes the ending '-en' in the genitive, dative, and accusative singular.
Der König sprach mit dem Husaren.
The king spoke with the hussar.
The context makes the meaning clear. If people are talking about history, the military, or uniforms, the soldier is meant. If a person's character is described as daring, the figurative meaning is being used.
Die Uniform eines Husaren war oft sehr prachtvoll.
A hussar's uniform was often very magnificent.
The noun 'das Husarenstück' (daring feat) is derived from this word. It describes a particularly bold, risky, and successful deed and helps you understand the figurative meaning of 'Husar' (hussar).
Mit dieser riskanten Aktion ist ihm ein wahres Husarenstück gelungen.
With this risky move, he pulled off a true daring feat.
