der Schneid
Translation
guts, courage, nerve, pluck
Examples
Er hatte den Schneid, dem Chef zu widersprechen.
He had the guts to contradict the boss.
Grammar Patterns
to have guts to have guts He had the guts to contradict the boss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mut (courage), Courage, Tapferkeit (bravery)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'schneiden' (to cut). It carries the sense of having a 'sharp' or 'cutting' edge to one's character.
Memory Tips
Think of someone with enough 'cutting' nerve to face a challenge. Often used in the phrase 'Schneid haben' (to have guts).