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frugal in German

frugal in German is genügsam, sparsam, schlicht — frugal means careful with money; avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.

frugal in German

genügsam
adj
Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.
sparsam
adj
Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.
schlicht
adj
Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.

What does "frugal" mean?

  1. adjective Careful with money; avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.
    "Her frugal habits meant she saved a large part of every paycheck."
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frugal in a sentence

  • Her frugal habits meant she saved a large part of every paycheck.
  • They lived a frugal life, cooking at home and rarely buying new clothes.

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What is "frugal" in German?

"frugal" in German is genügsam, sparsam, schlicht. frugal means: Careful with money; avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.

How do you use "frugal" in a sentence?

Example: "Her frugal habits meant she saved a large part of every paycheck." In German, "frugal" is genügsam, sparsam, schlicht.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "frugal": genügsam, sparsam, schlicht.

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