meager in German
meager in German is mager — meager means poor or lacking in amount, quality, or extent; barely enough.
meager in German
mager
What does "meager" mean?
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adj Poor or lacking in amount, quality, or extent; barely enough.
"The refugees survived on a meager ration of rice and water."
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adj Thin, with little flesh on the body.
"The stray dog looked meager after weeks without a proper meal."
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meager in a sentence
- The refugees survived on a meager ration of rice and water.
- Her savings were too meager to cover the emergency repair.
- The stray dog looked meager after weeks without a proper meal.
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What is "meager" in German?
"meager" in German is mager. meager means: Poor or lacking in amount, quality, or extent; barely enough.
How do you use "meager" in a sentence?
Example: "The refugees survived on a meager ration of rice and water." In German, "meager" is mager.
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