Geiz Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Geiz" is mainly used as noun meaning "avarice", "stinginess" or "greed". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Geiz"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Geiz
  • Plural: die Geiz

Meanings of "Geiz" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "An attitude of unwillingness to spend money or resources"

"Geiz", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Geiz ist bekannt in der ganzen Stadt.His stinginess is known throughout the city.
  2. Wegen seines Geizes kauft er nie Geschenke.Because of his avarice, he never buys gifts.
  3. Ihr Geiz führt oft zu Streitigkeiten.Her stinginess often leads to disputes.

2.) "Showing avarice or stinginess"

"Geiz", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist sehr geizig mit seinem Geld.He is very stingy with his money.
  2. Sie ist geizig und gibt nichts ab.She is stingy and gives nothing away.
  3. Ein geiziger Mensch spart an allem.A stingy person saves on everything.
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