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
| Positive | fromm |
|---|---|
| Comparative | frommer |
| Superlative | frommsten |
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.
