brav

well-behaved; good

English translations

  1. 01

    brave

  2. 02

    valiant

  3. 03

    bold

Word details

German meaning
Sich gut benehmend, gehorsam und artig.
English meaning
well-behaved
Synonym
artig, gehorsam
German example
Das Kind war sehr brav beim Arzt.
English example
The child was very well-behaved at the doctor's.
Comparative
braverSuperlative: am bravsten

Example sentences with “brav”

  1. Das Kind war heute sehr brav. (The child was very well-behaved today.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'brav' used for adults?

It can be, but it often sounds patronizing.