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begehrlich

C1

covetous

English meaning
covetous
CEFR level
C1 — Advanced
Vocabulary package
Negative Character Traits

begehrlich in a sentence

Mit begehrlichem Blick starrte er auf das Gold.

With covetous eyes he stared at the gold.

Comparative and superlative

begehrlich → begehrlicher → am begehrlichsten

Word family

begehrlich is built from ehrlich (honest). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Words that go with begehrlich

der Abschaumscumanmaßendpresumptuousausschweifenddebauched / extravagant = indulging in or characterized by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to be morally harmful; dissolutedas Backpfeifengesichta face that needs a slapdie Bosheitmalice / wickedness / nastinessdurchtriebencunning / crafty / schemingdie Eigennutzselfishness / self-centerednessengherzignarrowminded / illiberal (wenig benutzt)flegelhaftboorish / oafishfrevelhaftsinful / sacrilegious / wantonder Frevlera sinner / wicked person (wenig benutzt)der Frömmlera bigot

Questions about begehrlich

What is the comparative of begehrlich?

begehrlich → begehrlicher → am begehrlichsten.

What does begehrlich mean in English?

begehrlich means "covetous". For example: "Mit begehrlichem Blick starrte er auf das Gold." — "With covetous eyes he stared at the gold."

What level is begehrlich in German?

begehrlich is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the negative character traits vocabulary.

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