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

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