Meaning of the German Word "Naiv"

naiv
ingenuously

In an innocent, simple, and honest way.

Example Sentence

Er fragte naiv, ob er wieder Geld leihen könne.

Other Meanings of This Word

Lacking experience and too willing to trust others.

C1Adjective
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Innocent and unsuspecting.

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Definition: In an innocent, simple, and honest way.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "naiv"?

C2

What grammatical category does "naiv" have?

Adverb

Which vocabulary topic does "naiv" belong to?

Emotions

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