treu

/tʁɔɪ̯/

adjective A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

faithful, loyal
- Der Hund war ihm treu ergeben.
  
  The dog was faithfully devoted to him.

Similar in other languages

English

treu (faithful) and true overlap in phrases like 'a true friend' -- true meaning genuinely faithful and loyal.

English

treu and loyal both describe staying faithful and committed, directly matching the word's own gloss.

English

accurate and German treu overlap in the sense of 'a faithful translation' -- faithful meaning true to the original, i.e. accurate.

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Last updated 2026-09-19