wagemutig

daring, venturesome, bold

adjective VAH-ge-moo-tikh Rare

Usage Note

Wagemutig describes the courageous willingness to take risks; from wagen (to dare) + Mut (courage). Positive and slightly elevated in register; common in adventure or entrepreneurial contexts.

Examples

"Nur ein wagemutiger Unternehmer hätte diesen Schritt gewagt."

Natural Translation

Only a daring entrepreneur would have dared this step.

Literal Translation

Only a daring entrepreneur would-have this step ventured.

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