petulant in German
petulant in German is bockig, borstig, gereizt — petulant means irritable and sulky in a childish way, often over something minor.
petulant in German
bockig
Childishly irritable.
borstig
Childishly irritable.
gereizt
Childishly irritable.
launenhaft
Childishly irritable.
launisch
Childishly irritable.
leicht reizbar
Childishly irritable.
What does "petulant" mean?
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adj Irritable and sulky in a childish way, often over something minor.
"He gave a petulant sigh when told he couldn't have another biscuit."
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petulant in a sentence
- He gave a petulant sigh when told he couldn't have another biscuit.
- The star's petulant outburst at the interviewer made headlines.
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What is "petulant" in German?
"petulant" in German is bockig, borstig, gereizt. petulant means: Irritable and sulky in a childish way, often over something minor.
How do you use "petulant" in a sentence?
Example: "He gave a petulant sigh when told he couldn't have another biscuit." In German, "petulant" is bockig, borstig, gereizt.
Are there other ways to say "petulant" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "petulant": bockig, borstig, gereizt, launenhaft, launisch, leicht reizbar.
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