treu/tʁɔɪ̯/faithful; loyal; true
treu is a German adjective that means faithful, loyal, or true. It is pronounced /tʁɔɪ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "treuer" and "treusten".
Definitions
1.faithful or loyal to a person, idea, or cause(character trait)
a.showing constancy and reliability towards someone or something
Er ist ein treuer Freund, auf den man sich immer verlassen kann.—He is a loyal friend you can always rely on.
2.faithful in a romantic or marital relationship(relationship)
a.not cheating on or betraying one's partner
Sie blieb ihrem Mann trotz allem treu.—She remained faithful to her husband despite everything.
3.true or loyal to an idea, principle, or group(figurative/abstract)
a.steadfast in support or commitment
Er ist seinen Überzeugungen treu geblieben.—He has remained true to his convictions.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | treu |
|---|---|
| Comparative | treuer |
| Superlative | treusten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "treu" mean in English?
- "treu" means faithful, loyal, or true. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "treu"?
- "treu" is pronounced /tʁɔɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "treu"?
- The comparative of "treu" is "treuer" and the superlative is "treusten".
- What part of speech is "treu"?
- "treu" is a adjective in German.
