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clingy in German

clingy in German is anhaftend, anhänglich, klammernd — clingy means overly dependent on or attached to another person, especially a partner.

clingy in German

anhaftend
adj
Having a tendency to cling.
anhänglich
adj
Having a tendency to cling.
anhänglich
adj
(informal, usually, derogatory) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.
klammernd
adj
(informal, usually, derogatory) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.
possessiv
adj
(informal, usually, derogatory) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.

What does "clingy" mean?

  1. adj Overly dependent on or attached to another person, especially a partner.
    "He came across as clingy, texting her every hour."
  2. adj Tending to stick to a surface.
    "This fabric is a bit clingy in humid weather."

clingy in a sentence

  • He came across as clingy, texting her every hour.
  • This fabric is a bit clingy in humid weather.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "clingy" in German?

"clingy" in German is anhaftend, anhänglich, klammernd. clingy means: Overly dependent on or attached to another person, especially a partner.

How do you use "clingy" in a sentence?

Example: "He came across as clingy, texting her every hour." In German, "clingy" is anhaftend, anhänglich, klammernd.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "clingy": anhaftend, anhänglich, klammernd, possessiv.

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