Erbsenzähler

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Etymology[edit]

Erbsen (peas) +‎ Zähler (counter)

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  • IPA(key): [ˈɛʁpsn̩ˌt͡sɛːlɐ]
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  • Hyphenation: Erb‧sen‧zäh‧ler

Noun[edit]

Erbsenzähler m (strong, genitive Erbsenzählers, plural Erbsenzähler, feminine Erbsenzählerin)

  1. (derogatory) pedantic, petty, stingy person; pedant, bean counter, nitpicker, straw-splitter, pettifogger, miser

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