A2 Informal Encouragement
„Sie müssen Mut fassen."
You must pluck up courage.
What does „Sie müssen Mut fassen." mean in German?
„Sie müssen Mut fassen." means "You must pluck up courage.." Literally: "You must grasp courage.."
Literal Translation
"You must grasp courage."
Sie You
müssen must
Mut grasp
fassen courage
English Equivalent
"You need to take courage."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'Mut fassen' = to take courage
When is this idiom used?
Informal
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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Related Idioms
„Frisch auf!"
Come on! Courage!
„Nur nicht den Mut verloren!"
Never say die.
„Wer A sagt, muß auch B sagen."
In for a penny, in for a pound.
„Er kommt ab und zu."
He comes now and then.
„Er ist das Abbild (von) seiner Mutter."
He is the very image of his mother.
„Ich kann heute nicht abkommen."
I can't get away (off) today.
