German word

forsch

Pronunciation

IPA/fɔʁʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivebold

Example

Er gab eine forsche Antwort.

He gave a bold answer.

Illustration for forsch (bold)

More examples

Der Journalist stellte forsche Fragen.

The journalist asked bold questions.

Core concept

A bold speaker moves straight into a situation instead of waiting, making the behavior seem energetic but possibly too forceful.

Common phrases

  • forsche Haltung

    bold attitude

  • forsche Aussage

    bold statement

Similar words

direkt: Plainly expressing opinions or demands without hesitation.
dreist: Brazenly demanding or acting without concern for propriety.
frech: Disrespectfully cheeky and presumptuous in manner.
unverblümt: Expressing things plainly, without softening or embellishing them.

Definition in German

Ohne Zögern energisch auftreten oder sprechen

Word origin

The adjective forsch developed within German from earlier Germanic forms including Middle High German vorsch and Old High German for(a)sk.

Usage tips

  • In German, forsch often has a mildly critical edge when describing an answer, tone, or manner that seems too direct.

Other meanings

  • assertiveadjective
  • daringadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Forschheitboldnessnoun

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