valor — great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvælər/
Korean meaning: 용기, 용맹, 무용 (특히 전투에서의)
Korean pronunciation: 밸-러 (강세: 밸)
Example Sentences
- The firefighter's valor in rescuing the cat from the tree was legendary... until the cat scratched his face.
- She showed great valor when facing her biggest fear: public speaking.
- His valor in asking his crush out was admirable, even though she said 'Who are you again?'
valor
NOUN//ˈvælər//
great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
Knight showing courage against dragon
From trembling pallor rises true valor!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'valere(강하다, 가치가 있다)'에서 유래되어 '용기와 가치'의 의미를 담고 있습니다. 중세 시대 기사도 정신과 함께 발달한 단어로, 전장에서의 용맹함을 나타내는 고귀한 표현이 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The firefighter's valor in rescuing the cat from the tree was legendary... until the cat scratched his face.”
“She showed great valor when facing her biggest fear: public speaking.”
“His valor in asking his crush out was admirable, even though she said 'Who are you again?'”
“The knight's valor was recognized throughout the kingdom.”
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