puny in German
puny in German is mickrig, klein, kläglich — puny means small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.
puny in German
mickrig
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
klein
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
kläglich
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
kümmerlich
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
schwächlich
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
What does "puny" mean?
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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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