greedy
01
girig, sniken
having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power
Exempel
The greedy businessman exploited his employees for profit, caring only about increasing his own wealth.
Den girige affärsmannen utnyttjade sina anställda för vinst, och brydde sig bara om att öka sin egen förmögenhet.
The greedy child hoarded all the candy for himself, refusing to share with his friends.
Den giriga barnet samlade allt godis för sig själv och vägrade dela med sina vänner.
02
girig, glupsk
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
Exempel
She was greedy for attention at the party.
The child was greedy for praise from the teacher.
03
girig, glupsk
wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
Exempel
The dog was greedy at dinner and ate everything.
He felt greedy after seeing the dessert table.
Lexikalt Träd
greedily
greediness
overgreedy
greedy
greed
