B2 verb Neutral

bravery

/ˈbreɪ.vər.i/

Bravery is the quality of spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, or pain without fear. It involves the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand stressful or frightening situations.

Beispiele

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1

The little boy showed great bravery when he went to the dentist for the first time.

The little boy showed great bravery when he went to the dentist for the first time.

2

The officer was commended for her bravery in the line of duty.

The officer was commended for her bravery in the line of duty.

3

I can't believe your bravery, actually standing up to the school bully like that.

I can't believe your bravery, actually standing up to the school bully like that.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bravery
Verb
brave
Adverb
bravely
Adjektiv
brave
Verwandt
braveness
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Merkhilfe

Think of a Knight in an ARMORY. He must have BRAVERY to wear the ARMOR and fight.

Schnelles Quiz

The firefighter was recognized for his ______ after saving three people from the burning building.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bravery

Beispiele

1

The little boy showed great bravery when he went to the dentist for the first time.

everyday

The little boy showed great bravery when he went to the dentist for the first time.

2

The officer was commended for her bravery in the line of duty.

formal

The officer was commended for her bravery in the line of duty.

3

I can't believe your bravery, actually standing up to the school bully like that.

informal

I can't believe your bravery, actually standing up to the school bully like that.

4

Historical accounts of the war often emphasize the bravery of the infantry units.

academic

Historical accounts of the war often emphasize the bravery of the infantry units.

5

It takes professional bravery to admit a mistake that cost the company a client.

business

It takes professional bravery to admit a mistake that cost the company a client.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bravery
Verb
brave
Adverb
bravely
Adjektiv
brave
Verwandt
braveness

Häufige Kollokationen

act of bravery act of bravery
show bravery show bravery
award for bravery award for bravery
exceptional bravery exceptional bravery
moral bravery moral bravery

Häufige Phrasen

put on a brave face

put on a brave face

brave the elements

brave the elements

fortune favors the brave

fortune favors the brave

Wird oft verwechselt mit

bravery vs bravado

Bravery is actual courage in the face of danger, while bravado is a false or exaggerated show of courage meant to impress others.

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Nutzungshinweise

Bravery is typically an uncountable noun used to describe a general quality. When referring to specific instances, it is often paired with the word 'act' as in 'an act of bravery'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the adjective 'brave' as a noun. For example, they might say 'He showed much brave' instead of 'He showed much bravery'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a Knight in an ARMORY. He must have BRAVERY to wear the ARMOR and fight.

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Wortherkunft

From the Middle French 'braverie', which originally meant 'splendor' or 'showiness', based on the adjective 'brave'.

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun often modified by adjectives (e.g., incredible bravery) used in the pattern 'bravery in the face of [something]'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western cultures, bravery is traditionally associated with military honors and medals awarded for service.

Schnelles Quiz

The firefighter was recognized for his ______ after saving three people from the burning building.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bravery

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