courage

noun/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/CEFR B1

সাহস

Meaning

The ability to do something that frightens you.

Example sentences

She spoke with great courage.সে অনেক সাহসের সাথে কথা বলেছে।
It takes courage to say sorry.দুঃখিত বলতে সাহস লাগে।
It takes courage to speak the truth.সত্য বলতে সাহস লাগে।
She showed great courage.সে অসাধারণ সাহস দেখিয়েছিল।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: bravery, valour, boldness

Antonyms: fear, cowardice

Similar words, and what each means

bravery
বীরত্ব, সাহসিকতা
Courageous behaviour in the face of danger or difficulty.
valour
বীরত্ব, সাহস
Great courage, especially shown by a soldier in battle.
boldness
সাহস, দুঃসাহস, নির্ভীকতা
Willingness to take risks or speak without fear.
grit
অদম্য মনোবল, দৃঢ়সংকল্প, অদম্য মনোবল ও সাহস
Courage and determination that keep you going through difficulty.
fearlessness
নির্ভীকতা
The quality of having no fear.

Other English words for “সাহস”

valour
Great courage, especially shown by a soldier in battle.
spunk
Courage and lively determination.
boldness
Willingness to take risks or speak without fear.

Opposite words

fear
ভয়, ভীতি, ভয় পাওয়া, ভয় করা
An unpleasant feeling caused by danger or the threat of harm.
cowardice
কাপুরুষতা, ভীরুতা
Lack of courage to face danger, difficulty, or pain.
faint-heartedness
সাহসের অভাব
A lack of courage or determination.

Word family

Words built on the same root. Learning them together is faster than learning them apart.

courageousadjectiveসাহসী, বীর

“courage” elsewhere on EnglishBD

'Have guts' is informal for courage; in formal writing prefer 'have courage'.
English Idioms about Fear and Courage →
"If a tiny spider can try seven times," he said to himself, "why should a king give up after six?" His courage came back to him.
Where There is a Will, There is a Way →
Everyone praised his courage.
praise — dictionary →

Where this word is used

সাহস — বাংলা অর্থ

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- • সুখকর কল্পনায় বিভোর অবস্থা, ভাবের ঘোর
- • সাহস
- • জুতার দোকান, দোকান
- • উত্তরপুরুষ, ভবিষ্যৎ প্রজন্ম
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সাহস — courage (noun) — সাহস. The ability to do something that frightens you.
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bravery — bravery — বীরত্ব, সাহসিকতা. Courageous behaviour in the face of danger or difficulty.

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