No. 1,266 in Dutch
durf
"Dare" or "courage."
In a sentence
Ik heb niet genoeg durf om met mijn baas te praten.
I do not have enough courage to talk to my boss.
In this sentence, 'durf' is used as a noun meaning 'courage' or 'bravery'.
Durf je de waarheid te vertellen?
Do you dare to tell the truth?
'Durf' is used here as a verb, meaning 'to dare', referring to the action of taking a risk or showing bravery.
Wat een durf om dat zo te zeggen!
What courage to say it like that!
Here, 'durf' is a noun again, uncommenting on someone's courageous behavior, often with a positive connotation.
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