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Mut

/muːt/· noun· Pl. —

courage

Der Mut — Nur Mut! Jemandem Mut machen: to encourage someone.

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Singular
der Mut
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des Mutes

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Mut
courage

Dazu braucht man viel Mut.

That takes a lot of courage.

Word family

Mutmutigbraveermutigento encourageentmutigento discourage

Common combinations

  • Mut habento have courage
  • jemandem Mut machento encourage someone
  • den Mut verlierento lose heart

Real examples

  • Nur Mut! Du schaffst das.Be brave! You can do it.
  • Ich hatte nicht den Mut, sie anzusprechen.I didn't have the courage to talk to her.
  • Deine Worte haben mir Mut gemacht.Your words encouraged me.

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