Courage

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German

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Etymology

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16th century, from Middle French corage, courage. In the dialects often Germanised; compare Alemannic German Karäschi. The standard form remains under the influence of modern French.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kuˈraːʒə/, [kuˈʁaːʒə], [kʊ-]
  • IPA(key): /kuˈraːʃə/ (some southern speakers)
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Cou‧ra‧ge
  • Rhymes: -aːʒə

Noun

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Courage f (genitive Courage, no plural)

  1. courage, guts, initiative
    Synonyms: Mut, Schneid, Beherztheit, Entschlossenheit, Initiative
  2. (obsolete, 17th-century military slang) vulva; vagina

Usage notes

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  • The German word is rarely used of situations where someone puts themselves in actual danger (for which Mut), but rather in the context of daring to speak out, to take a chance, etc.

Declension

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Derived terms

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Further reading

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  • Courage” in Duden online
  • Courage” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache