adjective
wortkarg
taciturn
The German word "wortkarg" is an adjective meaning "taciturn" or "laconic," describing someone who uses very few words.
It is made of:
- Wort — "word"
- karg — "sparse" or "meager"
Similar words include:
- schweigsam (reserved, silent)
- still (quiet)
- reserviert (reserved)
Difference:
"Wortkarg" specifically emphasizes sparing use of words, often implying brevity or a concise manner, whereas "schweigsam" or "still" focus more on silence or quietness without emphasis on how economical someone is with their words.
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Examples
Der Mann ist sehr wortkarg.adjective
The man is very taciturn.
Er gab dem wortkargen Fremden eine Landkarte.adjective
He gave a map to the taciturn stranger.
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