kauzig
eccentric; quirky
English translations
- 01
cranky
- 02
cantankerous
- 03
stubborn
Word details
- German meaning
- Sonderbar, eigenartig oder exzentrisch im Verhalten oder in der Erscheinung.
- English meaning
- Eccentric, quirky
- Synonym
- schrullig, sonderbar
- German example
- Der alte Mann war ein kauziger Kerl mit seinen seltsamen Hüten.
- English example
- The old man was an eccentric fellow with his strange hats.
- Comparative
- kauzigerSuperlative: am kauzigsten
Related words
- fipsig
Quirky
Example sentences with “kauzig”
Er ist ein etwas kauziger alter Mann. (He is a somewhat eccentric old man.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'kauzig' mean?
No, it's usually used with a mix of amusement and affection, not as a harsh insult.