A1 Idiom 中性

Den Mut nicht verlieren

Don't lose courage

意思

To advise someone to remain brave and hopeful despite difficulties.

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文化背景

The concept of 'Zivilcourage' (civil courage) is very important in Germany, referring to the bravery to stand up for one's beliefs in public. This idiom is the personal version of that societal value. In Austria, you might hear 'Nur net den Mut verlieren' (Just don't lose courage), where 'net' is the dialect form of 'nicht'. Swiss German speakers use 'de Muet nöd verlüüre'. The sentiment remains a core part of the 'Swiss work ethic' and resilience.

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Use with 'dürfen'

Using 'Man darf...' makes the advice sound like a general rule of life, which is very common in German.

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Gender Trap

Never say 'das Mut'. It is always masculine. Remembering '{der|m} Mut' will save you from many grammar mistakes.

意思

To advise someone to remain brave and hopeful despite difficulties.

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Use with 'dürfen'

Using 'Man darf...' makes the advice sound like a general rule of life, which is very common in German.

⚠️

Gender Trap

Never say 'das Mut'. It is always masculine. Remembering '{der|m} Mut' will save you from many grammar mistakes.

自我测试

Fill in the correct article for the noun 'Mut'.

Du darfst ______ Mut nicht verlieren.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: den

'Mut' is masculine and is the direct object (accusative).

Which sentence is the most natural way to encourage a friend?

Dein Freund hat Probleme. Was sagst du?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Verlier den Mut nicht!

This is the standard imperative form of the idiom.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Ich kann kein Deutsch lernen, es ist zu schwer. B: ___________!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Verlier den Mut nicht

This is the only logical response to someone struggling with a task.

Match the German phrase to its English equivalent.

Match the pairs.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: den Mut nicht verlieren : don't lose heart

These are direct idiomatic equivalents.

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

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Fill in the correct article for the noun 'Mut'. Fill Blank A1

Du darfst ______ Mut nicht verlieren.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: den

'Mut' is masculine and is the direct object (accusative).

Which sentence is the most natural way to encourage a friend? Choose A1

Dein Freund hat Probleme. Was sagst du?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Verlier den Mut nicht!

This is the standard imperative form of the idiom.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Ich kann kein Deutsch lernen, es ist zu schwer. B: ___________!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Verlier den Mut nicht

This is the only logical response to someone struggling with a task.

Match the German phrase to its English equivalent. Match A2

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: den Mut nicht verlieren : don't lose heart

These are direct idiomatic equivalents.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

3 个问题

No, it's perfectly fine for friends. It shows you care about their feelings.

Yes, the word order 'Verlier den Mut nicht' and 'Verlier nicht den Mut' are both acceptable, but 'den Mut nicht' is more idiomatic.

'Mut' is the strength to act; 'Hoffnung' is the belief that things will get better. You usually need both!

相关表达

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den Kopf nicht hängen lassen

similar

Don't hang your head.

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nicht aufgeben

synonym

Don't give up.

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den Mut sinken lassen

contrast

To let courage sink.

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