der Sparfuchs
Translation
bargain hunter, thrifty person, saver, penny-pincher
Examples
Mein Opa ist ein echter Sparfuchs.
My grandpa is a real bargain hunter.
Als Sparfuchs vergleicht sie immer die Preise.
As a thrifty person, she always compares prices.
Grammar Patterns
to be a Sparfuchs to be a bargain hunter He is a real Sparfuchs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geizhals (miser, negative); Antonyms: Verschwender (spendthrift)
Etymology
A combination of 'sparen' (to save) and 'Fuchs' (fox). It implies someone who is 'foxy' or clever when it comes to saving money.
Memory Tips
Think of a sly fox ('Fuchs') who is an expert at saving ('sparen') money on deals. That's a 'Sparfuchs'.