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obedient in German

obedient in German is gehorsam, folgsam — obedient means willing to follow instructions or do what someone in authority says.

obedient in German

gehorsam
adj
Willing to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority; biddable.
folgsam
adj
Willing to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority; biddable.

What does "obedient" mean?

  1. adjective Willing to follow instructions or do what someone in authority says.
    "Jessica was so intensely obedient of her parents that her brother sometimes thought she was a robot."
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obedient in a sentence

  • Jessica was so intensely obedient of her parents that her brother sometimes thought she was a robot.
  • The dog was so obedient it sat the moment she gave the command.

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What is "obedient" in German?
"obedient" in German is gehorsam, folgsam. obedient means: Willing to follow instructions or do what someone in authority says.
How do you use "obedient" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog was so obedient it sat the moment she gave the command." In German, "obedient" is gehorsam, folgsam.
Are there other ways to say "obedient" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "obedient": gehorsam, folgsam.
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