Tapferkeit

bravery

noun TAHP-fer-kyt Rare

Also means

valour

Usage Note

Tapferkeit is bravery or valour, from tapfer (brave). It connotes steadfast courage in danger or adversity, including the quiet courage of enduring pain. The military Tapferkeitsmedaille is a medal for valour. Largely uncountable.

Examples

"Für seine Tapferkeit wurde der Soldat ausgezeichnet."

Natural Translation

The soldier was decorated for his bravery.

Literal Translation

For his bravery was the soldier decorated.

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