German Word · Intermediate
Kauz
crank, odd fellow, codger
Pronunciation: /kaʊ̯t͡s/
Meaning
crank, odd fellow, codger
Example
Ein Kauz, ein ganz wunderlicher Kauz! Herrn Klöterjahns Gattin dachte zuweilen nach über ihn, denn sie hatte sehr viel Zeit zum Nachdenken.
An odd sort, a very odd sort. Herr Klöterjahn's wife thought about him sometimes; for she had much leisure for thought.
Practice tips
- Practice Kauz 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.