die Mutprobe
Translation
test of courage, dare
Examples
Die Jugendlichen machten eine gefährliche Mutprobe.
The teenagers did a dangerous test of courage.
Als Mutprobe sprang er von der Klippe.
As a test of courage, he jumped from the cliff.
Grammar Patterns
to do a test of courage/a dare He did a dare to impress his friends.
as a test of courage As a test of courage, she swam across the lake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: challenge, dare, venture
Etymology
A compound word from `der Mut` (courage) and `die Probe` (test, trial). Literally a 'courage test'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its parts: `Mut` (courage) + `Probe` (test). It's a very literal and easy-to-remember compound noun.