cantankerous in German

cantankerous in German is launisch, mürrisch, zänkisch — cantankerous means given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

cantankerous in German

launisch

adj

Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

mürrisch

adj

Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

zänkisch

adj

Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

übellaunig

adj

Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

What does "cantankerous" mean?

adj Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

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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”.

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What is "cantankerous" in German?

"cantankerous" in German is launisch, mürrisch, zänkisch. cantankerous means: Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

Are there other ways to say "cantankerous" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "cantankerous": launisch, mürrisch, zänkisch, übellaunig.

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