hantig

bitter; sharp-tasting (often regional)

English translations

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Word details

German meaning
Sauer, schlecht gelaunt, missmutig.
English meaning
Grumpy, bad-tempered
Synonym
unangenehm, mühsam
German example
Er ist heute sehr hantig, weil er schlecht geschlafen hat.
English example
He is very grumpy today because he didn't sleep well.
Comparative
hantigerSuperlative: am hantigsten

Example sentences with “hantig”

  1. Das Bier schmeckt etwas hantig. (The beer tastes a bit bitter.)

Frequently asked questions

Where is 'hantig' used?

It is primarily used in Southern Germany and Austria.