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acquisitiveness in German

acquisitiveness in German is Erwerbsinn — acquisitiveness means a strong wish to gain and own things.

acquisitiveness in German

Erwerbsinn

noun

The quality of being acquisitive; propensity to acquire property; desire of possession.

What does "acquisitiveness" mean?

noun A strong wish to gain and own things.
noun (dated) In phrenology, the supposed mental faculty behind the urge to gain and own things.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "acquisitiveness" in German?

"acquisitiveness" in German is Erwerbsinn. acquisitiveness means: A strong wish to gain and own things.

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