Translation of "miserly" into Dutch
gierig, vrekkig, pinnig are the top translations of "miserly" into Dutch.
miserly
adjective
grammar
Like a miser; very covetous; stingy; cautious with money [..]
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gierig
adjectiveI feel almost sorry for him, lodging with that miserly cloth merchant Bonacieux.
Ik voel bijna medelijden met hem, onderhuren bij die gierige lakenhandelaar Bonacieux.
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vrekkig
adjectiveMr Scrooge was so miserly that he would not light a candle to read by.
Mr Scrooge was zo vrekkig dat hij nog geen kaars zou aansteken om bij te lezen.
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pinnig
adjective
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Less frequent translations
- hebzuchtig
- inhalig
- schraperig
- karig
- schraal
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Phrases similar to "miserly" with translations into Dutch
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De gierige ridder
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gierigheid · inhaligheid · schraperigheid · vrekkigheid
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