Wagemut

daring

noun VAH-ge-moot Less Common

Also means

boldness

Usage Note

Wagemut is bold courage that embraces risk, from wagen (to dare) plus Mut (courage). The adjective is wagemutig. It carries a more adventurous tone than plain Mut.

Examples

"Nur mit großem Wagemut gelang ihm die Flucht."

Natural Translation

Only with great daring did he manage to escape.

Literal Translation

Only with great daring succeeded him the escape.

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