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greedy in German

greedy in German is gierig, habsüchtig, habgierig — greedy means wanting or taking more than one needs, especially money, food, or power.

greedy in German

gierig
adj
Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.
habsüchtig
adj
Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.
habgierig
adj
Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.
gefräßig
adj
Prone to overeat.

What does "greedy" mean?

  1. adj Wanting or taking more than one needs, especially money, food, or power.
    "The greedy landlord kept raising the rent every year."
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greedy in a sentence

  • The greedy landlord kept raising the rent every year.
  • Don't be greedy — leave some cake for everyone else.

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What is "greedy" in German?

"greedy" in German is gierig, habsüchtig, habgierig. greedy means: Wanting or taking more than one needs, especially money, food, or power.

How do you use "greedy" in a sentence?

Example: "The greedy landlord kept raising the rent every year." In German, "greedy" is gierig, habsüchtig, habgierig.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "greedy": gierig, habsüchtig, habgierig, gefräßig.

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