English–German

“adventurous” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaːbn̩ˌtɔɪ̯ɐlɪç/

Example

Das war eine abenteuerliche Reise.

That was an adventurous trip.

Illustration for abenteuerlich (adventurous)

How to say “adventurous” in German

“Adventurous” in German is abenteuerlich.

A journey or action moves through danger, suspense, and unexpected turns, like a route whose outcome remains uncertain.

Full entry for abenteuerlich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with abenteuerlich

Sein Vorschlag wirkte abenteuerlich, aber spannend.

His proposal seemed adventurous, but exciting.

Tips for using abenteuerlich

  • Abenteuerlich can sound positive or negative, so the surrounding context shows whether the speaker means thrilling or recklessly risky.

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