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). Thus, 'artig' means having a good manner or way about oneself.
Memory Tips
Connect 'artig' with 'art'. A well-behaved ('artig') child's manners are a work of art.