dapper
brave, courageous
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈdɑpər/
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Cultural Note
Dapper is often used with children to encourage them. 'Dappere jongen/meid' (brave boy/girl) is commonly said by parents and doctors. In a broader sense, dapper describes anyone showing courage in difficult circumstances.
📝 Example Sentences
Wat ben je dapper!
How brave you are!
Ze was heel dapper bij de tandarts.
She was very brave at the dentist.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | dapper |
| inflected | dappere |
| comparative | dapperder |
| superlative | dapperst |