fussy / particular
pingelig – pingeliger – am pingeligsten
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fussy
Colloquial, usually derogatory: excessively particular and very strict even about unimportant details.
Mein Mitbewohner ist so pingelig, dass er die Handtücher nach Farben sortiert.
My roommate is so fussy that he sorts the towels by color.
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| superlative | am pingeligsten |
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With „bei“ (with/about) and the dative, you can indicate the area in which someone is fussy. This pattern is particularly useful with rules, order, or checking details.
Bei der Rechtschreibung ist meine Chefin sehr pingelig.
My boss is very fussy about spelling.
In the expression „pingelig genau“ (meticulously precise), „pingelig“ intensifies the idea of precision. The expression is often used with activities such as checking, inspecting, or planning.
Er prüft jede Rechnung pingelig genau.
He checks every invoice with meticulous precision.
The request „Sei nicht so pingelig“ (Don't be so fussy) can sound impatient: by saying this, you are criticizing the other person's standards. In a polite conversation, you should therefore pay attention to your tone and the situation.
Sei nicht so pingelig, wir müssen nicht jede Serviette genau gleich falten!
Don't be so fussy—we don't have to fold every napkin exactly the same way!
