bossy in German
bossy in German is autoritär, diktatorisch, herrisch — bossy means fond of giving orders to others, often more than is welcome or necessary.
bossy in German
autoritär
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
diktatorisch
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
herrisch
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
herrschsüchtig
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
rechthaberisch
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
What does "bossy" mean?
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adj Fond of giving orders to others, often more than is welcome or necessary.
"Her bossy older brother always decided what game they would play."
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bossy in a sentence
- Her bossy older brother always decided what game they would play.
- He came across as bossy in meetings, even when he meant well.
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What is "bossy" in German?
"bossy" in German is autoritär, diktatorisch, herrisch. bossy means: Fond of giving orders to others, often more than is welcome or necessary.
How do you use "bossy" in a sentence?
Example: "Her bossy older brother always decided what game they would play." In German, "bossy" is autoritär, diktatorisch, herrisch.
Are there other ways to say "bossy" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "bossy": autoritär, diktatorisch, herrisch, herrschsüchtig, rechthaberisch.
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