aasfressig

scavenging (alternate spelling).

English translations

  1. 01

    voracious

  2. 02

    greedy

  3. 03

    gluttonous

Word details

German meaning
Sich von Aas ernährend; übertragen: gierig, unersättlich.
English meaning
Carrion-eating; figuratively: greedy, voracious None
German example
Der Geier ist ein aasfressiger Vogel. / Die Firma ist aasfressig und kauft alle Konkurrenten auf.
English example
The vulture is a carrion-eating bird. / The company is voracious and buys up all its competitors.

Example sentences with “aasfressig”

  1. Die Tiere sind aasfressig. (The animals are scavengers.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as 'aasfräßig'?

Yes, it is an alternative, though 'aasfräßig' is more commonly found in scientific texts.