Knauserei
dieNounstinginess; parsimony
English translations
- 01
stinginess
Word details
- German meaning
- „Knauserei“ bezeichnet übertriebene Sparsamkeit oder Geiz, oft bis zur Unangemessenheit.
- English meaning
- "Knauserei" refers to excessive thrift or stinginess, often to the point of inappropriateness.
- Synonym
- Geiz, Sparsamkeit
- German example
- Seine Knauserei ging so weit, dass er am Essen sparte.
- English example
- His Knauserei went so far that he saved on food.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Knauserei
- Plural Form
- die Knausereien
Related words
- Geiz
Avarice is the excessive thriftiness and reluctance to spend money.
Example sentences with “Knauserei”
Seine Knauserei nervt alle. (His stinginess annoys everyone.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Knauserei feminine?
Yes, it is feminine (die Knauserei).