devout

derNoun

fromm; gläubig

Word details

German meaning
Anhänger der theologischen Lehren Johannes Calvins.
English meaning
Calvinist
German example
Er war ein überzeugter Kalvinist.
English example
He was a devout Calvinist.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Kalvinist
Plural Form
die Kalvinisten

Example sentences with “devout”

  1. She is a devout Christian. (Sie ist eine gläubige Christin.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'fromm' and 'gläubig'?

'Fromm' implies a very pious, traditional devotion, while 'gläubig' simply means religious.