English–German

“well-behaved” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁaːf/

Example

Meine Tochter ist ein braves Kind.

My daughter is a well-behaved child.

Illustration for brav (well-behaved)

How to say “well-behaved” in German

“Well-behaved” in German is brav.

A person who stays within expected boundaries and causes little disruption.

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

Example sentences with brav

Auf der Party war sie brav und trank nur Wasser.

At the party, she was well-behaved and drank only water.

Tips for using brav

  • Brav can sound approving for children but mildly patronizing or critical when applied to adults, depending on context.

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