geschwätzig

talkative, garrulous

adjective ge-SHVET-sikh Rare

Also means

gossipy

Usage Note

Geschwätzig implies excessive or idle talking, often about others. Stronger and more negative than gesprächig (talkative/chatty). Geschwätzig suggests the talk is trivial or indiscreet; klatschsüchtig specifically means gossipy.

Examples

"Die geschwätzige Dame erzählte jedem die Neuigkeiten aus der Nachbarschaft."

Natural Translation

The garrulous woman told everyone the news from the neighbourhood.

Literal Translation

The garrulous lady told everyone the news from the neighbourhood.

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