English–German

“courage” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/muːt/

Example

Ich habe keinen Mut, mich zu entschuldigen.

I don't have the courage to apologize.

Illustration for Mut (courage)

How to say “courage” in German

“Courage” in German is Mut.

A person steps into an uncertain situation with fear present but not in control.

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

Example sentences with Mut

Sie zeigte Mut und sprach vor der ganzen Klasse.

She showed courage and spoke in front of the whole class.

Tips for using Mut

  • Mut is masculine, so fixed phrases use der Mut, den Mut, and mit Mut.

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