wagen
dare
have the courage to do something
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What's the difference between wagen / sich trauen / sich getrauen / herausfordern / riskieren / mutig sein
Means to have the courage to do something; the most neutral and common option for saying someone dares to act.
A more literary and somewhat old-fashioned word meaning to dare; it sounds a bit more formal than sich trauen.
Means to challenge or provoke someone to respond; it is not just about daring yourself, but about challenging others.
Means to risk something; the focus is on possible loss or danger rather than on courage itself.
Means to be brave as a character trait; it describes bravery in general rather than the act of daring to do something.
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How to pronounce wagen and what this word means
wagen means dare. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce wagen
/ˈvaːɡn̩/
wagen translation
dare
wagen examples
Er wagte es, die schwere Frage zu stellen.
wagen transcription
/ˈvaːɡn̩/
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wagen meaning: what does it mean?
den Mut haben, etwas zu tun
wagen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
wagen is pronounced as /ˈvaːɡn̩/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
wagen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Er wagte es, die schwere Frage zu stellen. Translation: Он осмелился задать трудный вопрос.
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