fromm

pious; devout; godly

English translations

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    from

Word details

German meaning
Fromm bedeutet, eine tiefe religiöse Überzeugung und Hingabe zu haben und dies in seinem Verhalten und seinen Handlungen zu zeigen.
English meaning
Pious means having a deep religious belief and devotion and showing this in one's behavior and actions.
Synonym
gläubig, religiös
German example
Sie war eine fromme Frau, die jeden Sonntag in die Kirche ging.
English example
She was a pious woman who went to church every Sunday.
Comparative
frömmerSuperlative: am frömmsten

Example sentences with “fromm”

  1. Sie ist eine sehr fromme Frau. (She is a very pious woman.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'fromm' still in common use?

It is used primarily in religious contexts. Figuratively, 'fromme Wünsche' means 'wishful thinking'.