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puny in German

puny in German is mickrig, klein, kläglich — puny means small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.

puny in German

mickrig
adj
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
klein
adj
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
kläglich
adj
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
kümmerlich
adj
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
schwächlich
adj
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]

What does "puny" mean?

  1. adj Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.
    "His puny arms could barely lift the box."

puny in a sentence

  • His puny arms could barely lift the box.
  • The company's puny profits worried investors.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "puny" in German?

"puny" in German is mickrig, klein, kläglich. puny means: Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.

How do you use "puny" in a sentence?

Example: "His puny arms could barely lift the box." In German, "puny" is mickrig, klein, kläglich.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "puny": mickrig, klein, kläglich, kümmerlich, schwächlich.

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