kümmerlich
meager, puny, wretched
English translations
- 01
meager
- 02
poor
- 03
paltry
Word details
- German meaning
- Schwach, klein und in schlechtem Zustand.
- English meaning
- Stunted
- Synonym
- schwach, mickrig
- German example
- Die Pflanze sieht sehr kümmerlich aus.
- English example
- The plant looks very stunted.
- Comparative
- kümmerlicherSuperlative: am kümmerlichsten
Related words
Example sentences with “kümmerlich”
Die Pflanze sieht sehr kümmerlich aus. (The plant looks very puny.)
Frequently asked questions
Does 'kümmerlich' relate to the verb 'kümmern'?
Yes, both share the root 'Kummer' (sorrow/worry). 'Kümmerlich' describes something that is in a state that causes worry or pity due to its poor condition.