geldhungrig

money-hungry, greedy

English translations

  1. 01

    money-hungry

  2. 02

    avaricious

  3. 03

    greedy

Word details

German meaning
"Geldhungrig" beschreibt eine Person, die ein starkes Verlangen nach Geld hat und oft gierig danach ist.
English meaning
"Money-hungry" describes a person who has a strong desire for money and is often greedy for it.
Synonym
habgierig, geldgierig
German example
Der geldhungrige Geschäftsmann war bereit, alles für Profit zu tun.
English example
The money-hungry businessman was willing to do anything for profit.
Comparative
geldhungrigerSuperlative: am geldhungrigsten

Example sentences with “geldhungrig”

  1. Er ist ein geldhungriger Geschäftsmann. (He is a money-hungry businessman.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'geldhungrig' a formal word?

It is descriptive and slightly critical, common in journalism but perhaps too informal for a legal contract.