korin
derNouna type of Japanese sharpening stone (der Korin-Schleifstein)
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Person, die sich übermäßig an Kleinigkeiten aufhängt und pedantisch ist.
- English meaning
- Nitpicker, pedant
- German example
- Sei nicht so ein Korinthenkacker und entspann dich mal!
- English example
- Don't be such a nitpicker and relax!
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Korinthenkacker
- Plural Form
- die Korinthenkacker
Related words
- Erbsenzähler
Penny-pincher
- Pedantin
A pedant is a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules, often to the point of being annoying.
- Pedant
Pedant
- Kükenvermuser
Child molester
- Haarspalter
Hair-splitter
Example sentences with “korin”
Use the korin to sharpen the blade. (Benutze den Korin-Schleifstein, um die Klinge zu schärfen.)
Frequently asked questions
How to refer to a Korin stone in German?
It is called 'der Schleifstein' (masculine).