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paltry in German

paltry in German is dürftig, geringfügig, mager — paltry means so small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.

paltry in German

dürftig
adj
Trashy, trivial, of little value.
geringfügig
adj
Trashy, trivial, of little value.
mager
adj
Of little monetary worth.
armselig
adj
Of little monetary worth.
schäbig
adj
Of little monetary worth.

What does "paltry" mean?

  1. adj So small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.
    "He was offered a paltry sum for the antique vase."

paltry in a sentence

  • He was offered a paltry sum for the antique vase.
  • The company gave a paltry apology after the scandal.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "paltry" in German?

"paltry" in German is dürftig, geringfügig, mager. paltry means: So small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.

How do you use "paltry" in a sentence?

Example: "He was offered a paltry sum for the antique vase." In German, "paltry" is dürftig, geringfügig, mager.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "paltry": dürftig, geringfügig, mager, armselig, schäbig.

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