tapferer

Tapferer is a German word that functions as the comparative form of the adjective tapfer, meaning “more brave” or “braver.” It is used to compare bravery between two or more subjects. In standard German, it appears in sentences such as Er ist tapferer als sein Bruder, illustrating a direct comparison. Adjective endings follow normal German declension rules, so tapferer can vary depending on gender, number, and case.

In addition to its ordinary use as a comparative adjective, Tapferer can appear as a proper noun or nickname in historical, literary, or fictional contexts, where it is capitalized as a name rather than used descriptively. Such uses are relatively uncommon and context-specific, but they show the word’s flexibility as a label or title.

Related terms include Tapferkeit, the noun meaning bravery or courage, and the adverbial form tapfer, used without change to mean “bravely” (for example, Er kämpft tapfer). The word’s core meaning centers on courage, while its grammatical form adapts to German sentence structure.

See also: Tapferkeit, tapfer, courage, bravery.