No. 12,496 in German
wacker
"Brave", "valiant", or "upright".
In a sentence
Er kämpfte wacker gegen alle Widrigkeiten.
He fought valiantly against all adversities.
The word 'wacker' is used here as an adverb describing someone's courageous and resolute behavior in the face of challenges.
Die wacker arbeitenden Menschen wurden für ihre Mühen belohnt.
The valiantly working people were rewarded for their efforts.
Here, 'wacker' is used as an adjective to describe people's diligent and commendable work ethic.
Trotz der harten Bedingungen blieb das Team wacker.
Despite the harsh conditions, the team remained brave.
In this sentence, 'wacker' functions as an adjective to convey the team’s perseverance and fortitude.
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