skimp in German
skimp in German is nachlässig erledigen, schludern, knausern — skimp means to spend or use less of something than is really needed, to save money or effort.
skimp in German
nachlässig erledigen
(transitive) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
schludern
(transitive) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
knausern
To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
knausern
(intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
knapp halten
(intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
What does "skimp" mean?
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verb To spend or use less of something than is really needed, to save money or effort.
"Don't skimp on insulation, or you'll regret it in winter."
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skimp in a sentence
- Don't skimp on insulation, or you'll regret it in winter.
- She refused to skimp on ingredients for the cake.
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What is "skimp" in German?
"skimp" in German is nachlässig erledigen, schludern, knausern. skimp means: To spend or use less of something than is really needed, to save money or effort.
How do you use "skimp" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't skimp on insulation, or you'll regret it in winter." In German, "skimp" is nachlässig erledigen, schludern, knausern.
Are there other ways to say "skimp" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "skimp": nachlässig erledigen, schludern, knausern, knapp halten.
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