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pedant in German

pedant in German is Pedant, Pedantin — pedant means someone who insists on strict, minor points of language and shows off their knowledge in a boring way.

pedant in German

Pedant
noun
A person who is overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.
Pedantin
noun
A person who is overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.

What does "pedant" mean?

  1. noun Someone who insists on strict, minor points of language and shows off their knowledge in a boring way.
  2. noun Someone who cares too much about small, unimportant details of correctness.
  3. noun A person who works as a teacher or schoolmaster.
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What is "pedant" in German?
"pedant" in German is Pedant, Pedantin. pedant means: Someone who insists on strict, minor points of language and shows off their knowledge in a boring way.
Are there other ways to say "pedant" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "pedant": Pedant, Pedantin.
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