No. 4,713 in German
wagte
"Wagte" means "dared" or "ventured."
In a sentence
Er wagte den Sprung ins kalte Wasser.
He dared to jump into the cold water.
Verb indicating the act of daring or taking a courageous action.
Sie wagte, ihre Meinung offen zu sagen.
She dared to openly express her opinion.
Verb highlighting the daring nature of expressing her thoughts despite potential risks.
Er wagte kaum zu atmen in der Nähe des Raubtiers.
He barely dared to breathe near the predator.
Verb used to convey hesitation or cautious daring due to fear or risk.
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