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Mut
/muːt/
courage
Sie zeigte viel Mut, als sie vor der großen Menge sprach.
She showed a lot of courage when she spoke in front of the large crowd.
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Courage or bravery in the face of difficulty, fear, or danger.
Er hatte den Mut, seine Meinung zu sagen.
He had the courage to express his opinion.
Mut ist nicht das Fehlen von Angst, sondern die Fähigkeit, sie zu überwinden.
Courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to overcome it.
The word 'Mut' is often associated with moral or physical bravery, but it can also refer to the confidence to act despite uncertainty or fear.
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Common Usage
'Mut' is often used in phrases like 'Mut machen' (to give courage) or 'Mut haben' (to have courage). It is a versatile word that can describe both physical and moral bravery.
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Capitalization
In German, 'Mut' is always capitalized because it is a noun.
Word Origin
The word 'Mut' comes from Old High German 'muot,' meaning 'mind, spirit, courage.' It is related to the Old English 'mōd' and the Old Norse 'móðr,' both meaning 'courage, spirit.'
Usage Notes
'Mut' is a common noun in German and is always capitalized. It can refer to both physical bravery and the moral strength to face challenges.
Word Breakdown
Mut
courage
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