sich trauen
to dare, to have the courage
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/zɪç ˈtʁaʊ̯ən/
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Cultural Note
'Trau dich!' (Dare yourself!) is the classic encouragement friends give when someone hesitates to make a move. Interestingly, 'sich trauen' also means 'to get married' in a different context (sich trauen lassen = to get married), connecting courage with commitment.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich traue mich nicht, sie anzusprechen.
I don't dare to approach her.
Trau dich einfach!
Just go for it!
Er hat sich endlich getraut, sie nach einem Date zu fragen.
He finally dared to ask her for a date.