prowess

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (uncountable) Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency.
2. (uncountable) Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.
3. (countable, uncountable) An act of prowess.
4. (countable, uncountable) An act of prowess.

Concepten

dapperheid

durf

courage

lef

moed

slacht

bekwaamheid

winning

heldenmoed

omverwerping

slachting

opdelving

Synoniemen

valour

heroism

bravery

courage

strength

gallantry

ability

valor

daring

power

boldness

capacity

energy

manliness

artistry

might

valorousness

capableness

stoutness

art

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competence

efficiency

proficiency

stalwartness

subversion

sufficiency

valiance

vigorousness

vigour

virtuosity

aptitude for

doughtiness

valiancy

glorious achievement

heroic act

heroicness

blowing up

braveness

caliber

calibre

capability

chivalry

cleverness

courageousness

deed

dressing down

faculty

feat

fortitude

generousness

Vertalingen

prouesse

prodezza

courage

proeza

Tapferkeit

yiğitlik

cesaret

Mut

valor

coraggio

ânimo

coragem

Heldenmut

exploit

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈpɹaʊɪs/

Etymologie (Engels)

Overgenomen van Middelengels: prowesse

Verwant aan Engels: proud

In summary

From Middle English prowesse, prouwesse, proues, prouesce, prouesse (“bravery in battle; act of bravery; excellence; nobility of character; intelligence”), from Old French proeche, proesce, proeësche (“goodness; excellence; bravery”), from Old French preu, prou, prouz, proz, pruz (“good; excellent; brave”). Compare English proud.