rachsüchtig
vindictive
Strongly intent on taking revenge for a wrong suffered; driven by revenge.
EXAMPLE
Der rachsüchtige Mann vergaß die Beleidigung auch nach Jahren nicht.
The vindictive man did not forget the insult even years later.
rachsüchtig
vindictive
rachsüchtig – rachsüchtiger – am rachsüchtigsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry rachsüchtig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | rachsüchtig |
|---|---|
| comparative | rachsüchtiger |
| superlative | am rachsüchtigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Rachsüchtig' (vindictive) combines the root 'Rach-' (revenge) with '-süchtig' (addicted to). Here, the component '-süchtig' expresses an excessive, overwhelming desire.
EXAMPLE
Die rachsüchtige Figur plant jahrelang ihre Vergeltung.
The vindictive character spends years planning revenge.
Typical collocations
'Rachsüchtig' (vindictive) often describes a person, a fictional character, or someone's personality. Typical sentence patterns include 'als rachsüchtig gelten' (to be considered vindictive) and 'jemanden für rachsüchtig halten' (to consider someone vindictive).
EXAMPLE
Nach mehreren Drohungen hielten die Nachbarn ihn für rachsüchtig.
After several threats, the neighbors considered him vindictive.
Strong negative judgment
'Rachsüchtig' (vindictive) is strongly negative and judgmental; the word often characterizes a person or their behavior in narrative, journalistic, or literary texts.
EXAMPLE
Der Film zeigt den rachsüchtigen Herrscher als gefährlichen Machtmenschen.
The film portrays the vindictive ruler as a dangerous, power-hungry man.
In real life
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