gierig

gieriger · am gierigsten
Based on: Gier
Adjective
1.

greedy

Examples
  • Die gierige Katze bewachte ihr Futter wie ein Drache seinen Schatz.
  • The greedy cat guarded her food like a dragon guards its treasure.

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German Word of the Day – “neugierig”

A fun look at the meaning of "neugierig" and what curiosity has to do with greed.

Vocab: neugierig, die Neugier, vergesslich, neu

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

gierig has 1 distinct meaning: 1. greedy.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'gierig'?

comparative: gieriger / superlative: am gierigsten

What is 'gierig' related to?

The word 'gierig' is related to Gier.

Where can I learn more about 'gierig'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'gierig':

German Word of the Day – “neugierig”
A fun look at the meaning of "neugierig" and what curiosity has to do with greed.
Vocab: neugierig, die Neugier, vergesslich, neu
Read article