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wählerisch

choosy, picky

adjective VAE-le-rish Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Also means

fastidious, particular

Usage Note

Wählerisch describes someone who is very selective and hard to please. It can be mild criticism or simply an observation. Commonly used about food (beim Essen wählerisch sein — to be picky about food) or about romantic partners.

Examples

"Sie ist beim Einkaufen sehr wählerisch und prüft jedes Produkt genau."

Natural Translation

She is very choosy when shopping and examines every product carefully.

Literal Translation

She is when shopping very picky and examines every product exactly.

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