ADJECTIVE

gewagt/ɡəˈvaːkt/bold; daring; risky

gewagt is a German adjective that means bold, daring, or risky. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvaːkt/.

Definitions

1.bold; daring; risky(describing actions or behavior)

a.unusually brave or risky

Das war eine gewagte Entscheidung.—That was a bold decision.

b.unconventional or questionable (often about style, ideas, or jokes)

Ihr Kleid war ziemlich gewagt.—Her dress was quite daring.

Frequently asked questions

What does "gewagt" mean in English?
"gewagt" means bold, daring, or risky. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "gewagt"?
"gewagt" is pronounced /ɡəˈvaːkt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "gewagt"?
"gewagt" is a adjective in German.

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