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)
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Memory TipA 'brav' German child is quiet and obedient, not a 'brave' hero fighting dragons. Think 'goody-goody', not 'gutsy'.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Sei brav, mein Kind.

    Be well-behaved, my child.

  2. 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..

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