English–German
“brave” in German
How to say “brave” in German
“Brave” in German is mutig.
A person steps forward despite a visible danger or serious doubt.
Example sentences with mutig
In Gefahrensituationen muss er oft mutig handeln.
In dangerous situations, he often has to act bravely.
Tips for using mutig
- As a predicate, mutig stays unchanged, as in 'Er ist mutig', but attributive use requires an ending, as in 'ein mutiger Mann'.
Other German words for “brave”
Er ist tapferer als sein Bruder.
He is braver than his brother.
Der wackere Feuerwehrmann rettete das Kind.
The brave firefighter rescued the child.