cursory in German
cursory in German is flüchtig, oberflächlich — cursory means done quickly and without much attention to detail; hasty.
cursory in German
flüchtig
Hasty or superficial.
oberflächlich
Hasty or superficial.
What does "cursory" mean?
-
adj Done quickly and without much attention to detail; hasty.
"He gave the report only a cursory glance before signing it."
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
cursory in a sentence
- He gave the report only a cursory glance before signing it.
- A cursory search of the room turned up nothing unusual.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "cursory" in German?
"cursory" in German is flüchtig, oberflächlich. cursory means: Done quickly and without much attention to detail; hasty.
How do you use "cursory" in a sentence?
Example: "He gave the report only a cursory glance before signing it." In German, "cursory" is flüchtig, oberflächlich.
Are there other ways to say "cursory" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "cursory": flüchtig, oberflächlich.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.