Masculine
lef
Meaning
- (masculine, neuter, no-diminutive, uncountable) courage, bravery, daring
- (masculine, neuter, no-diminutive, uncountable) temerity, gall rashness, audacity
- (masculine, neuter, no-diminutive, uncountable) arrogance
Concepts
Synonyms
stoutmoedigheid
stoutheid
vermetelheid
courage
gedurfdheid
omverwerping
opdelving
stalen zenuwen
onbesuisdheid
Translations
Mut
audace
audácia
coraggio
cervix
audaciaFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/lɛf/
Etymology
In summary
Borrowed from Yiddish לבֿ (leyv, “courage”), which is borrowed from Hebrew לב (lev, “heart”).
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