nörgelig

grumpy; nagging; petulant

Word details

German meaning
Jemand, der ständig und unzufrieden kritisiert oder sich beschwert.
English meaning
Grumpy, nagging
Synonym
quengelig, mäkelig
German example
Sei nicht so nörgelig, versuche die positiven Seiten zu sehen.
English example
Don't be so grumpy, try to see the positive sides.
Comparative
nörgeligerSuperlative: am nörgeligsten

Example sentences with “nörgelig”

  1. Hör auf, so nörgelig zu sein! (Stop being so grumpy!)

Frequently asked questions

What is the verb associated with 'nörgelig'?

The verb is 'nörgeln', which means to nag or complain persistently.