Geizen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Geizen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to be stingy", "to be parsimonious" or "to skimp".

Essential properties of "geizen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: geizen
  • Simple past: geizte
  • Participle: gegeizt

See full conjugation of geizen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To show avarice or stinginess"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er geizt mit seinem Geld, obwohl er reich ist.He is stingy with his money, even though he is rich.
  2. Sie geizt nicht mit Komplimenten.She is not stingy with compliments.
  3. Wir sollten nicht mit unserer Zeit geizen.We should not be stingy with our time.
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