pernickety in German
pernickety in German is eigen, zimperlich, etepetete — pernickety means (informal) Very particular about small details, often more than necessary.
pernickety in German
eigen
zimperlich
etepetete
(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.
kleinlich
(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.
penibel
(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.
pingelig
(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.
übergenau
(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.
genau
Requiring attention to minor details.
heikel
Requiring attention to minor details.
kritisch
Requiring attention to minor details.
What does "pernickety" mean?
- adj (informal) Very particular about small details, often more than necessary.
- adj Needing great care over small details to be done correctly.
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What is "pernickety" in German?
"pernickety" in German is eigen, zimperlich, etepetete. pernickety means: (informal) Very particular about small details, often more than necessary.
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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