gefräßig
gluttonous, ravenous
English translations
- 01
voracious
- 02
gluttonous
- 03
ravenous
Word details
- German meaning
- Gierig nach Essen; unersättlich im Essen.
- English meaning
- voracious
- Synonym
- verfressen, gierig
- German example
- Die Raupe ist sehr gefräßig.
- English example
- The caterpillar is very voracious.
- Comparative
- gefräßigerSuperlative: am gefräßigsten
Related words
- verfressen
Voracious
Example sentences with “gefräßig”
Die Raupen sind sehr gefräßig. (The caterpillars are very ravenous.)
Frequently asked questions
Does 'gefräßig' apply to humans?
It is usually applied to animals. Describing a human as 'gefräßig' is very insulting and implies animal-like greed for food.