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“faithful” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈtʁɔɪ̯/

Example

Er ist ein getreuer Freund.

He is a faithful friend.

Illustration for getreu (faithful)

How to say “faithful” in German

“Faithful” in German is getreu.

A companion or copy remains closely aligned with its person or model without drifting away.

Full entry for getreu: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with getreu

Sie handelt getreu ihrer Überzeugung.

She acts faithfully according to her convictions.

Tips for using getreu

  • Getreu sounds more formal than treu and commonly appears in phrases such as "getreu dem Original," with the reference in the dative.

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