English–German

“meager” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdʏʁftɪç/

Example

Er hat nur eine dürftige Ausrede.

He has only a meager excuse.

Illustration for dürftig (meager)

How to say “meager” in German

“Meager” in German is dürftig.

A thin or weak offering that falls short of what a situation requires.

Full entry for dürftig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dürftig

Die dürftigen Kenntnisse reichten nicht für die Prüfung.

The meager knowledge was not sufficient for the exam.

Tips for using dürftig

  • Dürftig also describes non-material things such as information, evidence, and knowledge, not only food or other supplies.

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