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
Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.
habsüchtig
Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.
habgierig
Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.
gefräßig
Prone to overeat.
What does "greedy" mean?
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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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