knausern

1.

to be stingy

(A particular act of being stingy, not the general characteristic.)
Examples
  • Thomas knausert immer beim Trinkgeld.
  • Thomas is always stingy with the tip.

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

knausern has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to be stingy.

What is the past tense of 'knausern'?

hat geknausert / knauserte

What is 'knausern' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'knausern'?

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