courage
word
/ˈkɝədʒ/
KUR-ij
/kˈʌɹɪdʒ/
KUH-rij
Definition
The ability to face danger, pain, fear, or difficulty with strength and calmness. It means doing what is right or necessary even when you feel afraid.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable: we say 'show courage' or 'have courage,' not usually 'a courage.' Often used for moral bravery as well as physical bravery. Common patterns: 'the courage to speak up,' 'take courage,' and 'lose courage.'
Spanish: valentía - corajePortuguese (BR): coragemPortuguese (PT): coragemChinese (Simplified): 勇气Chinese (Traditional): 勇氣Hindi: साहस - हिम्मतArabic: شجاعة - جرأةBengali: সাহসRussian: мужество - храбростьJapanese: 勇気Vietnamese: dũng cảm - can đảmKorean: 용기Turkish: cesaretUrdu: حوصلہ - جراتIndonesian: keberanian
Example Sentences
It takes courage to tell the truth.
basic
She showed great courage during the storm.
basic
He finally found the courage to ask for help.
basic
Even small acts of courage can change a situation.
natural
I didn't have the courage to say no, so I agreed.
natural
Seeing her speak up gave me the courage to do the same.
natural