devot
Translation
devout, submissive, servile
Examples
Er zeigte ein devotes Verhalten.
He showed submissive behaviour.
Sie hat eine devote Haltung gegenüber ihrem Chef.
She has a servile attitude towards her boss.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is devout/submissive ((sb.)) is devout/submissive He is very devout.
a devout/submissive ((noun)) a devout/submissive ((noun)) He has a submissive smile.
Similar Words
unterwürfig (subservient), gehorsam (obedient); Antonyms: herrisch (domineering), dominant
Etymology
From Latin 'devotus', past participle of 'devovere' (to vow, dedicate).
Memory Tips
Connect 'devot' with the English words 'devout' and 'devotion'. They share the same root and meaning of dedication.