wagemutig
daring
Willing to take risks and attempt difficult or dangerous ventures.
EXAMPLE
Die wagemutige Bergsteigerin setzte ihren Aufstieg trotz des starken Windes fort.
The daring mountaineer continued her climb despite the strong winds.
wagemutig
daring
wagemutig – wagemutiger – am wagemutigsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry wagemutig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | wagemutig |
|---|---|
| comparative | wagemutiger |
| superlative | am wagemutigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to wagemutig.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to wagemutig.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to wagemutig.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Wagemutig' (daring) consists of 'Wagemut' (courage to take risks) and the suffix '-ig'. This structure helps you understand the adjective as describing a person or action characterized by 'Wagemut' (courage to take risks).
EXAMPLE
Sein wagemutiger Entschluss beeindruckte sogar seine erfahrenen Kollegen.
His daring decision impressed even his experienced colleagues.
Typical collocations
'Wagemutig' (daring) is often used with words for risky ventures or decisions, such as 'wagemutiger Plan' (daring plan), 'wagemutige Expedition' (daring expedition), and 'wagemutiger Sprung' (daring leap).
EXAMPLE
Das Team entwickelte einen wagemutigen Plan für die Durchquerung der Wüste.
The team developed a daring plan to cross the desert.
Evaluation in context
'Wagemutig' (daring) often expresses admiration for the courage of a person or action. Depending on the situation, however, the word can also suggest that someone is taking a considerable risk.
EXAMPLE
Die wagemutige Rettungsaktion gelang trotz der schwierigen Wetterbedingungen.
The daring rescue operation succeeded despite the difficult weather conditions.
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