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mutig

courageous, brave

adjective MOO-tikh Rare

Also means

bold

Usage Note

Mutig is the common adjective for bravery in German. It can describe physical courage (ein mutiger Feuerwehrmann) or moral courage (eine mutige Entscheidung). The noun Mut (courage) and adverb mutig are both very frequent.

Examples

"Es war mutig von ihr, die Wahrheit öffentlich zu sagen."

Natural Translation

It was courageous of her to speak the truth publicly.

Literal Translation

It was brave of her the truth publicly to say.

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