gepfeffert
spicy, peppery, steep (price)
English translations
- 01
peppery
- 02
spiced
- 03
seasoned
Word details
- German meaning
- Überhöht, übertrieben, stark gewürzt (im übertragenen Sinne).
- English meaning
- steep, exorbitant
- Synonym
- würzig, scharf
- German example
- Die Preise in diesem Restaurant sind ganz schön gepfeffert.
- English example
- The prices in this restaurant are quite steep.
- Comparative
- gepfefferterSuperlative: am gepfeffertsten
Related words
- pfeffern
to pepper; to criticize sharply
Example sentences with “gepfeffert”
Die Preise auf dem Markt waren ganz schön gepfeffert. (The prices at the market were quite steep.)
Frequently asked questions
Does 'gepfeffert' always refer to food?
No, while it literally means 'peppery,' it is very commonly used idiomatically to describe high prices or harsh, biting criticism.