Fürwitz

derNoun

presumption; impertinence; forwardness

Word details

German meaning
Fürwitz bedeutet Neugierde, die unangebracht oder aufdringlich ist.
English meaning
Inquisitiveness means curiosity that is inappropriate or intrusive.
Synonym
Neugier, Wissbegierde
German example
Sein Fürwitz brachte ihn in Schwierigkeiten.
English example
His inquisitiveness got him into trouble.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Fürwitz
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Fürwitz”

  1. Sein Fürwitz brachte ihn in eine unangenehme Lage. (His presumption put him in an uncomfortable position.)

Frequently asked questions

What does the German word 'Fürwitz' mean?

Fürwitz is a masculine noun (der) that describes an overly bold or intrusive curiosity or impertinence. It is somewhat archaic in modern German, often replaced by 'Voreiligkeit' or 'Anmaßung'.