tapfer

/ˈtapfɐ/

adjective A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

brave, courageous
- Der tapfere Ritter kämpfte gegen den Drachen.
  
  The brave knight fought the dragon.

mutig is more about taking risks or boldness; tapfer is more about enduring hardship or valor — both mean "brave, courageous."

1 What does tapfer mean?

2 Which fingerprint chart matches tapfer?