When you encounter the German word die Gier, it's referring to greed, an insatiable and often selfish desire, particularly for wealth, power, or possessions. It's a strong emotion, indicating an excessive craving that can drive individuals to unethical actions. For example, you might hear about the 'Gier nach Geld' (greed for money) or the 'Gier nach Macht' (greed for power). Understanding this word helps you grasp a significant human characteristic in German conversation and literature.
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Nouns in German are always capitalized.
Die Gier ist ein Laster. (Greed is a vice.)
Every German noun has a gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter), which determines the definite article (der, die, das) and influences declension. 'Gier' is feminine, so it uses 'die'.
Die Gier nach Macht zerstörte ihn. (The greed for power destroyed him.)
When expressing 'greed for something', the preposition 'nach' (after) is often used, followed by the dative case.
Seine Gier nach Geld war offensichtlich. (His greed for money was obvious.)
Compound nouns are common in German. 'Gier' can be part of a compound noun, where its gender will still be feminine.
Die Geldgier ist gefährlich. (The greed for money is dangerous.)
Adjectives describing 'Gier' will typically come before the noun and be inflected according to its gender, case, and number.
Eine blinde Gier kann zu Problemen führen. (A blind greed can lead to problems.)
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Seine Gier nach Geld zerstörte seine Familie.
His greed for money destroyed his family.
Possessive pronoun 'seine' (his) before 'Gier' (greed). 'nach' (for) introduces the object of greed.
Die Gier kann einen Menschen blind machen.
Greed can make a person blind.
'Die Gier' is the subject. 'kann' (can) is a modal verb, so 'machen' (make) goes at the end of the sentence.
Ihre Gier führte zu ihrem Untergang.
Her greed led to her downfall.
Possessive pronoun 'ihre' (her) before 'Gier'. 'führte zu' (led to).
Manchmal ist Gier stärker als Vernunft.
Sometimes greed is stronger than reason.
Here 'Gier' is used without an article, acting as a general concept. 'stärker als' (stronger than).
Die Gier nach Macht ist sehr gefährlich.
The greed for power is very dangerous.
Similar to the first example, 'nach' (for) introduces the object of greed.
Er zeigte eine große Gier nach Erfolg.
He showed a great greed for success.
'zeigte' (showed) is the past tense of 'zeigen'. 'eine große Gier' (a great greed).
Die Gier der Manager schadete dem Unternehmen.
The greed of the managers harmed the company.
'Der Manager' (of the managers) is in the genitive case, showing possession.
Vorsicht vor Gier, sie kann viel zerstören.
Beware of greed, it can destroy a lot.
'Vorsicht vor' (beware of). 'sie' (it) refers to 'Gier'.
Seine Gier nach Macht führte zu seinem Untergang.
His greed for power led to his downfall.
Possessive pronoun 'seine' (his) before 'Gier'.
Die Gier des Managements ruinierte das Unternehmen.
The greed of the management ruined the company.
'des Managements' is genitive case, showing possession.
Sie konnte ihre Gier nach Schokolade nicht zügeln.
She couldn't curb her greed for chocolate.
'ihre' (her) is a possessive pronoun.
Die Gier nach Geld verdirbt den Charakter.
The greed for money corrupts character.
'nach Geld' uses the preposition 'nach' for 'for'.
Eine wachsende Gier nach Konsum ist ein Problem der modernen Gesellschaft.
A growing greed for consumption is a problem of modern society.
'Eine wachsende Gier' uses an adjective 'wachsend' (growing).
Er wurde von seiner Gier geblendet und traf schlechte Entscheidungen.
He was blinded by his greed and made bad decisions.
'von seiner Gier' uses the preposition 'von' (by) and the dative case.
Ihre Gier kannte keine Grenzen.
Her greed knew no bounds.
'Ihre' (her) is a possessive pronoun.
Viele Kriege sind aus reiner Gier entstanden.
Many wars arose from pure greed.
'aus reiner Gier' uses the preposition 'aus' (from) and the dative case.
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Die Gier kann uns alle verderben.
Greed can corrupt us all.
Seine Gier war ihm zum Verhängnis geworden.
His greed had become his undoing.
Manchmal führt Gier zu nichts Gutem.
Sometimes greed leads to nothing good.
Die Gier nach Reichtum ist ein starker Antrieb.
The greed for wealth is a strong motivation.
Sie wurde von Gier geblendet.
She was blinded by greed.
Gier ist eine der sieben Todsünden.
Greed is one of the seven deadly sins.
Die Gier der Manager kann dem Unternehmen schaden.
The greed of the managers can harm the company.
Er kämpft gegen seine eigene Gier.
He is fighting against his own greed.
Die Geschichte zeigt oft die Folgen der Gier.
History often shows the consequences of greed.
Gier treibt viele Menschen zu schlechten Taten an.
Greed drives many people to bad deeds.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
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Die Gier nach [noun] ist groß.
Die Gier nach Geld ist groß. (The greed for money is great.)
[pronoun] ist voller Gier.
Er ist voller Gier. (He is full of greed.)
Seine Gier führte zu [noun].
Seine Gier führte zu Problemen. (His greed led to problems.)
Manche Menschen werden von Gier angetrieben.
Manche Menschen werden von Gier angetrieben. (Some people are driven by greed.)
Die Gier kann [verb] machen.
Die Gier kann blind machen. (Greed can make one blind.)
Der Kampf gegen die Gier ist [adjective].
Der Kampf gegen die Gier ist schwer. (The fight against greed is difficult.)
Aus Gier hat [pronoun] [verb].
Aus Gier hat er gestohlen. (Out of greed, he stole.)
Die Gier als [noun] der Gesellschaft.
Die Gier als Motor der Gesellschaft. (Greed as an engine of society.)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालDie Gier is a German noun that translates to greed in English. It describes an intense and selfish desire for something, particularly wealth or possessions.
You can use it like this:
- 'Seine Gier nach Geld war grenzenlos.' (His greed for money was boundless.)
- 'Die Gier kann Menschen zu schlechten Taten verleiten.' (Greed can tempt people to do bad things.)
Die Gier generally carries a negative connotation. It implies an excessive and often unethical desire.
Some related terms include die Habgier (covetousness, avarice) and der Geiz (stinginess, avarice), although they have slightly different nuances.
Die Gier is about wanting more and more, while der Geiz is about being unwilling to spend or give what you have.
This word is considered a B1 level vocabulary item, meaning it's suitable for intermediate learners.
Yes, while often associated with money, die Gier can also refer to an excessive desire for power, food, or other things. For example: 'die Gier nach Macht' (greed for power).
Yes, as a German noun, Gier is always capitalized: die Gier.
The word die Gier typically does not have a plural form because it refers to an abstract concept. You wouldn't say 'many greeds'.
You can think of it sounding a bit like 'gorge' or 'greedy' in English, which might help you remember its meaning. Focus on example sentences to see it in context.
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He has great greed for money.
Greed can be dangerous.
Because of his greed, he lost everything.
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Was bedeutet Gier auf Deutsch?
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Nenn ein Beispiel für Gier.
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Ist Gier gut oder schlecht?
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This sentence means 'His greed was too great.' The order of words is standard for a simple statement in German.
This means 'The greed for money is dangerous.' 'Die Gier' is the subject, followed by the prepositional phrase 'nach Geld' and then the verb and adjective.
This translates to 'I don't understand his greed.' The verb 'verstehe' is in the second position, as is common in German main clauses.
Use 'die Gier' in a sentence to describe someone who always wants more money. (Use 'er' for 'he')
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Seine Gier nach Geld ist riesig, er will immer mehr.
Write a sentence about how greed can lead to problems. (Use 'kann' for 'can')
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Die Gier nach Macht kann zu vielen Problemen führen.
Describe a situation where someone shows 'Gier' for something other than money. (e.g., food, success)
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Nach dem langen Marathon zeigte er Gier nach Wasser und mehr Essen.
Was passiert oft mit Charakteren, die Gier zeigen, laut dem Text?
Read this passage:
In vielen Märchen wird die Gier als eine negative Eigenschaft dargestellt. Oft führt sie dazu, dass die Charaktere am Ende alles verlieren. Es ist eine Warnung, dass zu viel Verlangen nicht gut ist.
Was passiert oft mit Charakteren, die Gier zeigen, laut dem Text?
The passage states that greed often leads characters to lose everything in the end ('führt sie dazu, dass die Charaktere am Ende alles verlieren').
The passage states that greed often leads characters to lose everything in the end ('führt sie dazu, dass die Charaktere am Ende alles verlieren').
Was ist die Frage, die der Text am Ende stellt?
Read this passage:
Manche Leute glauben, dass eine kleine Menge Gier notwendig ist, um erfolgreich zu sein. Sie sagen, dass der Wunsch nach mehr uns antreibt. Aber wo ist die Grenze zwischen Motivation und ungesunder Gier?
Was ist die Frage, die der Text am Ende stellt?
The last sentence directly asks 'But where is the boundary between motivation and unhealthy greed?' ('Aber wo ist die Grenze zwischen Motivation und ungesunder Gier?').
The last sentence directly asks 'But where is the boundary between motivation and unhealthy greed?' ('Aber wo ist die Grenze zwischen Motivation und ungesunder Gier?').
Was war eine Folge der Gier der Manager in der Finanzkrise?
Read this passage:
Die Gier der Manager in der Finanzkrise hat viele Menschen arbeitslos gemacht. Es war ein Wunsch nach extrem hohen Gewinnen, der das System zum Einsturz brachte. Solche Ereignisse zeigen die zerstörerische Kraft der Gier.
Was war eine Folge der Gier der Manager in der Finanzkrise?
The passage states that 'the greed of the managers... has made many people unemployed' ('hat viele Menschen arbeitslos gemacht').
The passage states that 'the greed of the managers... has made many people unemployed' ('hat viele Menschen arbeitslos gemacht').
Welches Wort passt am besten, um Gier zu beschreiben?
'Habgier' (covetousness/avarice) is a synonym for 'Gier' (greed). The other options are either not related or antonyms.
Jemand, der von Gier getrieben wird, möchte typischerweise...
Greed implies a desire to acquire and possess more than one needs, often at the expense of others.
Welche Situation beschreibt am ehesten Gier?
This scenario illustrates an excessive, selfish desire for wealth (profit) without considering others, which is the definition of Gier.
Gier kann positive Auswirkungen auf die Gesellschaft haben.
While ambition can drive positive change, 'Gier' (greed) typically has negative connotations and can lead to exploitation and harm.
Ein Synonym für 'die Gier' ist 'die Zufriedenheit'.
'Zufriedenheit' (satisfaction/contentment) is the opposite of 'Gier' (greed).
Gier bezieht sich immer auf den Wunsch nach materiellen Besitztümern.
While 'Gier' often relates to wealth, it can also refer to an intense, selfish desire for power, recognition, or other non-material things.
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