Geiz

derNoun

stinginess; greed

English translations

  1. 01

    stinginess

  2. 02

    meanness

  3. 03

    avarice

Word details

German meaning
Geiz ist die übertriebene Sparsamkeit und Abneigung, Geld auszugeben.
English meaning
Avarice is the excessive thriftiness and reluctance to spend money.
Synonym
Habgier, Knauserei
German example
Sein Geiz ist so extrem, dass er sogar beim Essen spart.
English example
His avarice is so extreme that he even saves on food.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Geiz
Plural Form
die Geize

Example sentences with “Geiz”

  1. Sein Geiz ist bekannt. (His stinginess is well-known.)

Frequently asked questions

What gender is Geiz?

It is a masculine noun (der Geiz).