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precious in German

precious in German is wertvoll, kostbar, kitschig — precious means of great value or worth.

precious in German

wertvoll
adj
Of high value or worth.
kostbar
adj
Of high value or worth.
kitschig
adj
(pejorative) Contrived to be cute or charming.
süßlich
adj
(pejorative) Contrived to be cute or charming.

What does "precious" mean?

  1. adjective Of great value or worth.
    "Clean water is a precious resource in that part of the world."
  2. adjective Deeply loved or cherished.
    "Every moment with his newborn daughter felt precious."
  3. adjective Overly fussy, delicate, or affected — used somewhat critically.
    "His writing style got a bit precious in places, full of ornate turns of phrase."

precious in a sentence

  • Clean water is a precious resource in that part of the world.
  • She kept the letters as her most precious possessions.
  • Every moment with his newborn daughter felt precious.
  • His writing style got a bit precious in places, full of ornate turns of phrase.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "precious" in German?

"precious" in German is wertvoll, kostbar, kitschig. precious means: Of great value or worth.

How do you use "precious" in a sentence?

Example: "Clean water is a precious resource in that part of the world." In German, "precious" is wertvoll, kostbar, kitschig.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "precious": wertvoll, kostbar, kitschig, süßlich.

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