brummig

grumpy; grouchy; surly

English translations

  1. 01

    grumbling

  2. 02

    grumpy

  3. 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”

  1. 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.