wagen

Meaning

1. (weak) to dare (to do something)
2. (reflexive,weak) to venture (go despite any danger)
3. (weak) to risk, jeopardize

Concepts

dare

venture

risk

hazard

be audacious

dare to

coach

have the audacity

be bold enough

venture to

durst

dared

brave

desecrate

face

profane

carriage

cart

wagon

car

wain

have the courage

aspire

attempt

come at

endeavour

move

seek

strive

try

try out

be bold

make bold

pretend

stake

adventure

Hyphenated as

wa‧gen

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvaːɡən/

Etymology

From Middle High German wāgen, from Old High German wāga (“scales, balance; weight”), in the sense of to venture on a new object's weight. More at Waage.