Brav Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Brav" is used as adjective with the meaning of "well-behaved", "obedient" or "good".

Essential properties of "brav"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Regular
  • Comparative: braver
  • Superlative: am bravsten

Meanings of "brav" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Well-behaved, obedient (especially for children)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das brave Kind hat seine Hausaufgaben gemacht.The well-behaved child did his homework.
  2. Unser Hund ist sehr brav und bellt nie.Our dog is very well-behaved and never barks.
  3. Sie war als Kind immer brav und höflich.As a child, she was always well-behaved and polite.

2.) "Honest, decent (especially for adults)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist ein braver Mann, der nie lügt.He is an honest man who never lies.
  2. Sie ist eine brave Bürgerin, die sich an die Gesetze hält.She is a decent citizen who abides by the laws.
  3. Ein braver Mensch würde das nie tun.A decent person would never do that.
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