fromm
Translation
pious, devout, religious
Examples
Sie ist eine fromme Frau.
She is a pious woman.
Er lebt nach frommen Grundsätzen.
He lives by devout principles.
Das ist nur ein frommer Wunsch.
That is just wishful thinking.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) fromm to be pious She is very fromm.
a fromm ((noun)) a pious (noun) He is a fromm man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gläubig (believing), religiös (religious); Antonyms: gottlos (godless), ungläubig (unbelieving)
Etymology
From Old High German 'frum' (useful, good). The meaning shifted to 'pious' over time.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'from' a church as being very 'fromm' (pious).