English–German

“dare” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaːgən/

Example

Ich wage es, ihm zu helfen.

I dare to help him.

Illustration for wagen (dare)

How to say “dare” in German

“Dare” in German is wagen.

Someone chooses to cross a doubtful boundary because reaching the other side matters.

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

Example sentences with wagen

Sie wagt den ersten Schritt und spricht offen mit dem Team.

She ventures to take the first step and speaks openly with the team.

Tips for using wagen

  • With a noun, wagen often describes a bold attempt, as in ein Risiko wagen or einen Versuch wagen.

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