der Geiz

1.

the stinginess, the avarice

Opposite: Großzügigkeit
(Note that it's NOT "greed" in the sense of wanting more and more. The core here is not being willing to give or spend.)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Geiz' have?

Geiz has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the stinginess, the avarice.

What is the gender of 'Geiz'?

der

What is the plural of 'Geiz'?

die not used in plural

What is 'Geiz' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Geiz'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.