German · Emotions & Descriptions
"Brave" in German: mutig
mutig
Brave in German is mutig. Comparative is mutiger. Sei mutig is a common push of encouragement.
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How to pronounce mutig
Say it
MOO-tikh
/ˈmuːtɪç/
MOO-tikh. Long u. Soft -ig like -ikh or -ish by region.
"Brave" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mutig | brave / courageous Core adjective. | Core adjective. |
| mutiger | braver Comparative. | Comparative. |
| sei mutig | be brave Encouragement. | Encouragement. |
| sehr mutig | very brave Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
How to use mutig in real life
- 1Before a talk
Du warst heute echt mutig.
You were really brave today.
Mutig after sein.
- 2Kids
Sei mutig, der Zahnarzt ist nett.
Be brave, the dentist is nice.
Sei mutig.
- 3Comparing
Diesmal war ich mutiger als letztes Jahr.
This time I was braver than last year.
Mutiger.
Mistakes English speakers make with mutig
Incorrect: brave Person auf Deutsch: brave
Correct: mutig / mutige Person
Brave is English; use mutig.
Incorrect: mehr mutig
Correct: mutiger
Use mutiger, not mehr mutig.
Good to know
Mutig covers emotional courage, not only physical risk. Mut alone is the noun “courage”: Hab Mut!
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before a first solo trip
ChatPal
Findest du das mutig?
Do you think that is brave?
You
Ja, sehr mutig von dir.
Yes, very brave of you.
ChatPal
Sei mutig und genieß die Stadt.
Be brave and enjoy the city.
You
Ich versuche mutig zu bleiben.
I will try to stay brave.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Brave" in German
How do you say brave?
Mutig.
Be brave?
Sei mutig.
Braver?
Mutiger.
What is Mut?
The noun courage.
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