English–German
“devout” in German
How to say “devout” in German
“Devout” in German is fromm.
A person whose daily conduct visibly follows religious devotion.
Example sentences with fromm
Er machte eine fromme Geste, bevor er die Kirche verließ.
He made a devout gesture before leaving the church.
Tips for using fromm
- Fromm often sounds earnest or slightly literary, while religiös is broader and gläubig focuses more directly on belief.
Other German words for “devout”
Wir kennen einen gläubigen Mann aus dem Dorf.
We know a devout man from the village.