säumig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- belated adj Happening later than it should have, or after the expected or proper time.
- careless adjective Not paying enough attention, so that mistakes or accidents happen.
- delinquent noun Someone, especially a young person, who breaks rules or laws.
- tardy adj Arriving or happening later than expected; late.
Senses
säumig is used for these senses in English:
- belated Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.
- careless Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. [from 16thc.]
- delinquent Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.
- tardy Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull.