grenzwertig

borderline; dubious; on the edge

English translations

  1. 01

    marginal

  2. 02

    borderline

  3. 03

    critical

Word details

German meaning
An der Grenze liegend, knapp ausreichend oder akzeptabel.
English meaning
Borderline
Synonym
fragwürdig, bedenklich
German example
Sein Verhalten war grenzwertig und nicht akzeptabel.
English example
His behavior was borderline and not acceptable.
Comparative
grenzwertigerSuperlative: am grenzwertigsten

Example sentences with “grenzwertig”

  1. Sein Verhalten war schon grenzwertig. (His behavior was already borderline.)

Frequently asked questions

Can 'grenzwertig' be used in a positive sense?

Usually, 'grenzwertig' has a slightly negative connotation, implying something is at the limit of what is acceptable, polite, or safe.