English–German
“bold” in German
How to say “bold” in German
“Bold” in German is kühn.
A person or plan moves beyond the safe and familiar despite a real risk, with determination rather than hesitation.
Example sentences with kühn
Seine kühne These überraschte das Publikum.
His bold hypothesis surprised the audience.
Tips for using kühn
- Kühn often describes an ambitious or unconventional idea, while its use for a person can suggest audacity or recklessness depending on context.
Other German words for “bold”
Er gab eine forsche Antwort.
He gave a bold answer.
Sie machte einen gewagten Schritt.
She took a bold step.