brummig
grumpy; grouchy; surly
English translations
- 01
grumbling
- 02
grumpy
- 03
surly
Word details
- German meaning
- Mürrisch oder schlecht gelaunt.
- English meaning
- grumpy
- Synonym
- mürrisch, schlecht gelaunt
- German example
- Er war heute Morgen sehr brummig.
- English example
- He was very grumpy this morning.
- Comparative
- brummigerSuperlative: am brummigsten
Example sentences with “brummig”
Er ist am Morgen immer ein bisschen brummig. (He is always a bit grumpy in the morning.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the root of 'brummig'?
It comes from 'brummen' (to hum/growl). It describes someone whose voice sounds like a low, grumpy growl.