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covetous in German

covetous in German is gierig, begierig — covetous means wanting something that belongs to someone else, in a greedy way.

covetous in German

gierig
adj
Distastefully keen or desirous, especially for something belonging to someone else; avaricious.
begierig
adj
Distastefully keen or desirous, especially for something belonging to someone else; avaricious.

What does "covetous" mean?

  1. adj Wanting something that belongs to someone else, in a greedy way.
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What is "covetous" in German?
"covetous" in German is gierig, begierig. covetous means: Wanting something that belongs to someone else, in a greedy way.
Are there other ways to say "covetous" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "covetous": gierig, begierig.
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