This is the 4895th most frequent Dutch word.
gierige
Stingy or cheap.
Here, 'gierige' is used to describe someone who is reluctant to spend or share their resources, showcasing its usage as an adjective characterizing a person's behavior.
De gierige man gaf niets aan het goede doel.
The stingy man gave nothing to the charity.
In this sentence, 'gierige' modifies the word 'gedrag' (behavior), highlighting the quality attributed to the nature of actions rather than a person.
Het gierige gedrag van mijn collega verbaasde me.
The stingy behavior of my colleague surprised me.
The word 'gierige' here characterizes the customer’s disposition in a specific context of bargaining, linking it to economic interactions.