gredig
Translation
greedy, eager, keen
Examples
Er ist gredig auf Geld.
He is greedy for money.
Sie war gredig nach mehr Wissen.
She was eager for more knowledge.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.)) to be greedy for sth. He is gredig on money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gierig, habsüchtig; Antonyms: großzügig
Etymology
From Middle High German *grædec* (eager). Related to the English word "greedy".
Memory Tips
This Southern German dialect word sounds very similar to its English equivalent "greedy", making it easy to remember.