ADJECTIVE
brav/bʁaːf/well-behaved; good; obedient
brav is a German adjective that means well-behaved, good, or obedient. It is pronounced /bʁaːf/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "braver" and "bravsten".
Definitions
1.well-behaved, doing what is expected or asked(children, pets)
a.obedient and polite (especially of children or animals)
Die Kinder waren während des Besuchs sehr brav.—The children were very well-behaved during the visit.
2.good, behaving properly according to rules or expectations(general)
a.fulfilling one's tasks or behaving dutifully
Sei so brav und hilf deiner Schwester.—Be good and help your sister.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | brav |
|---|---|
| Comparative | braver |
| Superlative | bravsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "brav" mean in English?
- "brav" means well-behaved, good, or obedient. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "brav"?
- "brav" is pronounced /bʁaːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "brav"?
- The comparative of "brav" is "braver" and the superlative is "bravsten".
- What part of speech is "brav"?
- "brav" is a adjective in German.
