German Word · Intermediate
Schmalhans
someone who is miserly and avaricious
Pronunciation: /ˈʃmaːlˌhans/
Meaning
someone who is miserly and avaricious
Example
Da ist Schmalhans Küchenmeister.
We must be economical [of a certain good]. There are insufficient provisions [of something].
Practice tips
- Practice Schmalhans 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.