B2 adjective Neutral

brave

/breɪv/

To be brave is to possess or display the mental and moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty without retreating. It describes both physical courage in the face of peril and moral courage when standing up for one's principles despite potential negative consequences.

Beispiele

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It was very brave of her to admit her mistake in front of the whole class.

It was very courageous of her to admit her error before the entire group.

2

The firefighters were honored for their brave actions during the rescue operation.

The emergency responders received recognition for their courageous deeds during the mission.

3

You're brave wearing those bright yellow pants to a funeral!

You are daring to wear such vibrant clothing to a somber event.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bravery
Verb
brave
Adverb
bravely
Adjektiv
brave
Verwandt
bravado
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'B' in Brave standing for 'Boldness'. Also, remember that a 'Bravo!' is what you shout when someone does something brave.

Schnelles Quiz

Despite her internal fear, she decided to be ___ and speak up against the unfair policy.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: brave

Beispiele

1

It was very brave of her to admit her mistake in front of the whole class.

everyday

It was very courageous of her to admit her error before the entire group.

2

The firefighters were honored for their brave actions during the rescue operation.

formal

The emergency responders received recognition for their courageous deeds during the mission.

3

You're brave wearing those bright yellow pants to a funeral!

informal

You are daring to wear such vibrant clothing to a somber event.

4

Historical analysis suggests that brave dissenters played a crucial role in shifting public policy.

academic

Academic research indicates that courageous individuals who disagreed were vital in changing laws.

5

The board made a brave decision to invest in renewable energy long before it was profitable.

business

The directors made a bold choice to fund green energy before it saw financial returns.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bravery
Verb
brave
Adverb
bravely
Adjektiv
brave
Verwandt
bravado

Häufige Kollokationen

put on a brave face to pretend to be happy or confident when you are suffering
a brave attempt an effort to do something difficult that may not succeed
brave the elements to go out despite very bad weather
a brave decision a choice that involves significant risk or opposition
brave soldier a person in the military who shows great courage

Häufige Phrasen

fortune favors the brave

successful people are often those who take risks

brave new world

a new period in history or a new situation that is expected to be good but may be threatening

the home of the brave

a poetic reference to the United States (from the national anthem)

Wird oft verwechselt mit

brave vs confident

Bravery involves acting despite fear, while confidence is the belief that you will succeed.

brave vs fearless

Fearless implies a total lack of fear, whereas brave implies feeling fear but overcoming it.

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Nutzungshinweise

While 'brave' often describes physical acts, in academic and professional contexts, it is frequently used to describe intellectual or moral courage, such as challenging a status quo.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'brave' as a noun (e.g., 'He has a lot of brave') instead of the correct noun form 'bravery'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'B' in Brave standing for 'Boldness'. Also, remember that a 'Bravo!' is what you shout when someone does something brave.

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Wortherkunft

From Middle French 'brave', originally meaning splendid or gaudy, and later evolving to mean courageous via the Italian 'bravo'.

Grammatikmuster

used as an adjective before a noun used as a predicative adjective after a verb (e.g., 'be brave') followed by an infinitive (e.g., 'it was brave to say that')
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Kultureller Kontext

In many cultures, bravery is a core virtue associated with heroism and self-sacrifice for the greater good.

Schnelles Quiz

Despite her internal fear, she decided to be ___ and speak up against the unfair policy.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: brave

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