Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Behaving calmly and obediently, especially of a child or animal.
Natural examples
Der brav sitzende Hund wartet vor der Tür.
The well-behaved dog waits outside the door.
Das Kind blieb während der Zugfahrt brav.
The child behaved well during the train ride.
Heute waren die Ziegen braver als gestern.
Today, the goats behaved better than yesterday.
Usage note
Brav usually describes behavior, not general goodness. It can be compared.
Mini-lesson: brav
Behaving calmly and obediently, especially of a child or animal. Brav usually describes behavior, not general goodness. It can be compared.
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