tapfer

brave

English translations

  1. 01

    brave

  2. 02

    courageous

  3. 03

    valiant

Word details

German meaning
Tapfer bedeutet, mutig und ohne Angst Gefahren oder Schwierigkeiten zu begegnen.
English meaning
Brave
Synonym
mutig, heldenhaft
German example
Der Soldat war sehr tapfer im Kampf.
English example
The soldier was very brave in battle.
Comparative
tapfererSuperlative: am tapfersten
Opposite of
brave, dauntless, hardy, tough (strong in the face of hardship, pain, danger)empfindlich / feige / memmenhaft / schwächlich / verweichlicht / wehleidig

Example sentences with “tapfer”

  1. Sie war sehr tapfer. (She was very brave.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it used for kids?

Yes, 'Du bist aber tapfer' (often used when a child is hurt).