English–German
“frugal” in German
How to say “frugal” in German
“Frugal” in German is karg.
A bare table holds only what is strictly necessary, with little room for comfort, decoration, or abundance.
Example sentences with karg
Die Firma zahlte nur ein karges Gehalt.
The company paid only a meager salary.
Tips for using karg
- Karg often suggests an unpleasant lack or bleak austerity, whereas sparsam more readily describes deliberate, sensible economy.