verwegen
daring
So nennt man jemanden, der ohne Angst große Risiken eingeht und dabei oft sehr mutig wirkt.
The German word "verwegen" is an adjective that means "daring", "bold", or "reckless". It expresses a sense of courage or audacity that may sometimes border on being rash or imprudent.
While "verwegen" emphasizes boldness often in a positive or adventurous context, words with a similar meaning include "kühn" (daring), which also carries a brave connotation, and "waghalsig" (reckless), which has a more negative implication, highlighting riskiness without necessarily a heroic intent.
The difference lies in the nuance: "verwegen" can have an adventurous flair, "kühn" shows confidence and bravery, while "waghalsig" suggests a lack of caution that can lead to dangerous situations.
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Examples
Der Kletterer wählte einen verwegenen Weg.adjective
The climber chose a daring path.
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