ADJECTIVE

fromm/fʁɔm/pious; devout; meek

fromm is a German adjective that means pious, devout, or meek. It is pronounced /fʁɔm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "frommer" and "frommsten".

Definitions

1.deeply religious and adhering strictly to religious practices(religion)

a.devout in a positive moral sense

Sie ist eine sehr fromme Katholikin und geht jeden Sonntag zur Kirche.She is a very devout Catholic and goes to church every Sunday.

2.overly obedient or submissively meek(figurative, occasionally pejorative)

a.showing humility in a sometimes exaggerated or uncritical way

Er verhält sich immer ganz fromm, wenn der Chef da ist.He always behaves very meekly when the boss is around.

Adjective Forms

Positivefromm
Comparativefrommer
Superlativefrommsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "fromm" mean in English?
"fromm" means pious, devout, or meek. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "fromm"?
"fromm" is pronounced /fʁɔm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "fromm"?
The comparative of "fromm" is "frommer" and the superlative is "frommsten".
What part of speech is "fromm"?
"fromm" is a adjective in German.

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