German Word · Intermediate
Geizhals
miser, skinflint
Pronunciation: /ˈɡaɪ̯t͡sˌhals/
Meaning
miser, skinflint
Example
Reiche Ehrbarkeit, Herr, wohnt wie ein Geizhals in einem armen Hause, wie eine Perle in einer garstigen Auster.
Rich honesty dwells like a miser, sir, in a poor house, as your pearl in your foul oyster.
Practice tips
- Practice Geizhals out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.