Gier

dieNoun

greed

English translations

  1. 01

    greed

  2. 02

    avarice

  3. 03

    covetousness

Word details

German meaning
Ein starkes Verlangen nach Reichtum oder Besitz.
English meaning
Greed
Synonym
Habgier, Geiz
German example
Seine Gier nach Geld war unersättlich.
English example
His greed for money was insatiable.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Gier
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Gier”

  1. Seine Gier kennt keine Grenzen. (His greed knows no bounds.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Gier feminine?

Yes, 'die Gier' is a feminine noun.