A2Vocabulary
brav
Well-behaved, good (especially for children or animals)
In German
brav
brahf
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
Brave
In English means: "Courageous, ready to face danger"
Actually means
brav
Well-behaved, good (especially for children or animals)
Memory TipA 'brav' German child is quiet and obedient, not a 'brave' hero fighting dragons. Think 'goody-goody', not 'gutsy'.
Example Sentences
- 1
Sei brav, mein Kind.
Be well-behaved, my child.
- 2
Der Hund ist sehr brav.
The dog is very well-behaved.
FAQ
How do you say "Well-behaved, good (especially for children or animals)" in German?
"Well-behaved, good (especially for children or animals)" in German is "brav" (brahf). Example: Sei brav, mein Kind..