This is the 8096th most frequent German word.
ikarus
"Ikarus" refers to "Icarus," a figure from Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax.
Used as a proper noun referring to the mythological character Icarus.
Der Mythos von Ikarus erzählt von seiner Flucht aus Kreta.
The myth of Icarus tells of his escape from Crete.
Used metaphorically to describe someone taking risky actions.
Wie Ikarus fliegt er zu nah an die Sonne.
Like Icarus, he flies too close to the sun.
Used figuratively to describe an event resembling Icarus' downfall.