raffgierig
greedy; avaricious
English translations
- 01
covetous
- 02
greedy
- 03
avaricious
Word details
- German meaning
- Übermäßig gierig nach Reichtum und Besitz.
- English meaning
- avaricious
- Synonym
- habgierig, geldgierig, unersättlich
- German example
- Sein raffgieriges Verhalten führte zum Verlust all seiner Freunde.
- English example
- His avaricious behavior led to the loss of all his friends.
- Comparative
- raffgierigerSuperlative: am raffgierigsten
Related words
- habgierig
Greedy, avaricious
Example sentences with “raffgierig”
Die raffgierigen Bankmanager wurden kritisiert. (The greedy bank managers were criticized.)
Frequently asked questions
How intense is 'raffgierig'?
It is a strong, negative term implying an almost predatory or obsessive desire for money or possessions.