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Brave and willing to take risks, often in a way that surprises or impresses others. It describes a person or an action that shows no fear of danger or difficulties.
Es war ein kühner Entschluss, das sichere Angestelltenverhältnis für die Selbstständigkeit aufzugeben.
It was a bold decision to give up a secure job in order to become self-employed.
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Very modern, original, and daring in relation to ideas, art, or design.
Die Architektin ist für ihre kühnen Entwürfe bekannt, die traditionelle Formen sprengen.
The architect is known for her bold designs, which break with traditional forms.
'Kühn' (bold) is a rather elevated, almost literary word. You find it more often in books, historical narratives, or formal descriptions than in everyday colloquial speech.
Der Held der Geschichte war für seine kühnen Taten bekannt.
The hero of the story was known for his bold deeds.
When referring to courage, 'kühn' (bold) is often used to describe decisions, plans, or even statements. Typical combinations are 'ein kühner Plan' (a bold plan), 'ein kühner Schritt' (a bold step), or 'eine kühne Behauptung' (a bold claim).
Zu behaupten, das Problem sei in einer Woche gelöst, ist eine ziemlich kühne Aussage.
To claim that the problem will be solved in a week is a rather bold statement.
In relation to art, design, or architecture, 'kühn' (bold) describes something original and daring. Common collocations are 'ein kühner Entwurf' (a bold design), 'kühne Farben' (bold colors), or 'eine kühne Linienführung' (bold lines).
Das neue Museum beeindruckt durch seine kühne Architektur aus Glas und Stahl.
The new museum impresses with its bold architecture made of glass and steel.
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When describing unusual ideas or designs, mutig and kühn can both praise a departure from the norm. Mutig tends to emphasize the conscious decision to do something unusual, while kühn additionally suggests exceptional scope or a surprising, daring impression. For a strong impact, kühn is therefore often the better choice.
Die Designerin entwarf ein kühnes Logo, das mit seiner ungewöhnlichen Form alle überraschte.
The designer created a daring logo whose unusual shape surprised everyone.
Die Designerin traf eine mutige Entscheidung und verwendete ungewöhnliche Farben für das neue Logo.
The designer made a bold decision and used unusual colors for the new logo.
