artig
Translation
well-behaved, good, polite
Examples
Das Kind ist sehr artig.
The child is very well-behaved.
Sei artig und hör auf deine Eltern.
Be good and listen to your parents.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective] + Noun artig + Noun | An artig child listens.
to be + [Adjective] sein + artig | The child is artig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: well-behaved, good, obedient; Antonyms: naughty, cheeky, disobedient
Etymology
Derived from 'Art' (manner, way, kind). So, 'artig' means having a good manner.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'art'. An 'artig' child behaves as perfectly as a piece of art.