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grasping in German

grasping in German is gierig — grasping means greedy and overly eager for money or possessions.

grasping in German

gierig
adj
Greedy, eager for wealth.

What does "grasping" mean?

  1. adj Greedy and overly eager for money or possessions.
    "He had a reputation as a grasping landlord who always wanted more rent."
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grasping in a sentence

  • He had a reputation as a grasping landlord who always wanted more rent.

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What is "grasping" in German?

"grasping" in German is gierig. grasping means: Greedy and overly eager for money or possessions.

How do you use "grasping" in a sentence?

Example: "He had a reputation as a grasping landlord who always wanted more rent." In German, "grasping" is gierig.

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