pernickety in German

pernickety in German is eigen, zimperlich, etepetete — pernickety means fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.

pernickety in German

eigen

adj

zimperlich

adj

etepetete

adj

(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.

kleinlich

adj

(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.

penibel

adj

(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.

pingelig

adj

(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.

übergenau

adj

(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.

genau

adj

Requiring attention to minor details.

heikel

adj

Requiring attention to minor details.

kritisch

adj

Requiring attention to minor details.

What does "pernickety" mean?

adj Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.
adj Requiring attention to minor details.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "pernickety" in German?

"pernickety" in German is eigen, zimperlich, etepetete. pernickety means: Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.

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

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "pernickety": eigen, zimperlich, etepetete, kleinlich, penibel, pingelig.

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