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pithy in German

pithy in German is kernig, markig, knackig — pithy means expressed briefly but with a lot of meaning or force.

pithy in German

kernig
adj
Concise and meaningful.
markig
adj
Concise and meaningful.
knackig
adj
Concise and meaningful.
prägnant
adj
Concise and meaningful.

What does "pithy" mean?

  1. adj Expressed briefly but with a lot of meaning or force.
    "Her pithy reply summed up the whole argument in one sentence."
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pithy in a sentence

  • Her pithy reply summed up the whole argument in one sentence.
  • He's known for pithy one-liners rather than long speeches.

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What is "pithy" in German?

"pithy" in German is kernig, markig, knackig. pithy means: Expressed briefly but with a lot of meaning or force.

How do you use "pithy" in a sentence?

Example: "Her pithy reply summed up the whole argument in one sentence." In German, "pithy" is kernig, markig, knackig.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "pithy": kernig, markig, knackig, prägnant.

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