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nitpicking in German

nitpicking in German is Erbsenzählerei, Pedanterie — nitpicking means the painstaking process of removing nits (lice eggs) from someone's hair.

nitpicking in German

Erbsenzählerei
noun
(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.
Pedanterie
noun
(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.

What does "nitpicking" mean?

  1. noun The painstaking process of removing nits (lice eggs) from someone's hair.
  2. noun A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.
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What is "nitpicking" in German?

"nitpicking" in German is Erbsenzählerei, Pedanterie. nitpicking means: The painstaking process of removing nits (lice eggs) from someone's hair.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "nitpicking": Erbsenzählerei, Pedanterie.

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