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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
adj
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
diktatorisch
adj
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
herrisch
adj
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
herrschsüchtig
adj
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
rechthaberisch
adj
Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.

What does "bossy" mean?

  1. 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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