getreu

faithful (to a plan, principle)

English translations

  1. 01

    faithful

  2. 02

    true

  3. 03

    loyal

Word details

German meaning
Loyal und zuverlässig; etwas genau entsprechend.
English meaning
Faithful, loyal
Synonym
treu, loyal
German example
Er ist seinem Versprechen getreu geblieben.
English example
He remained faithful to his promise.
Comparative
getreuerSuperlative: am getreusten

Example sentences with “getreu”

  1. Er blieb seinem Motto getreu. (He remained faithful to his motto.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it the same as 'treu'?

Yes, but 'getreu' is often used in the phrase 'getreu dem Motto' (true to the motto).