kleinkrämerisch

pedantic; penny-pinching

English translations

  1. 01

    petty

  2. 02

    niggardly

  3. 03

    mean

Word details

German meaning
Kleinkrämerisch bedeutet, dass jemand übermäßig auf kleine Details achtet und pingelig ist, oft in Bezug auf Geld oder Regeln.
English meaning
Pedantic means that someone pays excessive attention to small details and is fussy, often in relation to money or rules.
Synonym
pingelig
German example
Sei nicht so kleinkrämerisch, es geht hier nicht um Centbeträge.
English example
Don't be so pedantic, it's not about small amounts of money here.
Comparative
kleinkrämerischerSuperlative: am kleinkrämerischsten

Example sentences with “kleinkrämerisch”

  1. Seine kleinkrämerische Art nervt alle. (His pedantic way annoys everyone.)

Frequently asked questions

What is a 'Kleinkrämer'?

A 'Kleinkrämer' is a small-time merchant. 'Kleinkrämerisch' describes someone who behaves like one, focusing on tiny, insignificant details.