wortkarg

taciturn; laconic; sparing of words

English translations

  1. 01

    word-poor

  2. 02

    concise

Word details

German meaning
Jemand, der wenig spricht oder nur wenige Worte benutzt.
English meaning
Taciturn
Synonym
schweigsam, still
German example
Der wortkarge Mann gab nur kurze Antworten.
English example
The taciturn man gave only short answers.
Comparative
wortkargerSuperlative: am wortkargsten

Example sentences with “wortkarg”

  1. Er war schon immer ein wortkarger Mensch. (He has always been a man of few words.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'wortkarg' negative?

It is neutral or slightly descriptive. It describes a personality trait of someone who doesn't talk much, without necessarily implying rudeness.