English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

cranky in German

cranky in German is gereizt, launisch, verschroben — cranky means easily irritated; grumpy and bad-tempered.

cranky in German

gereizt
adj
Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset.
launisch
adj
Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset.
verschroben
adj
Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.
eigenartig
adj
Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.
exzentrisch
adj
Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.
schrullig
adj
Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.
spleenig
adj
Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.

What does "cranky" mean?

  1. adjective Easily irritated; grumpy and bad-tempered.
    "The toddler gets cranky when she misses her nap."
  2. adjective Not working properly; faulty or unreliable.
    "The old printer is cranky and jams constantly."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

cranky in a sentence

  • The toddler gets cranky when she misses her nap.
  • He was cranky after the long, delayed flight.
  • The old printer is cranky and jams constantly.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cranky" in German?

"cranky" in German is gereizt, launisch, verschroben. cranky means: Easily irritated; grumpy and bad-tempered.

How do you use "cranky" in a sentence?

Example: "The toddler gets cranky when she misses her nap." In German, "cranky" is gereizt, launisch, verschroben.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "cranky": gereizt, launisch, verschroben, eigenartig, exzentrisch, schrullig.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.