prodigality

ˌprɑdəˈɡælɪti
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Translation of prodigality into German

Noun

1.

finance

Rare
wasteful extravagance in spending resources
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Verschwendungssucht f
  • His prodigality led to financial ruin.Seine Verschwendungssucht führte zum finanziellen Ruin.
2.

generosity

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lavish generosity in giving or sharing
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  • Her prodigality was evident in her charitable donations.Ihre Verschwendung war in ihren wohltätigen Spenden offensichtlich.
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Synonyms and analogies of prodigality in English

Examples of prodigality in a sentence

  • His prodigality was criticized by his more frugal friends.
  • The prodigality of the host was seen in the lavish banquet.
  • His prodigality extended to funding scholarships for students.

Translations of "prodigality" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieVerschwendungnf.

The prodigality of young stars often leads to surprising financial pitfalls.

Die Verschwendung junger Stars führt oft zu überraschenden finanziellen Schwierigkeiten.

After years of prodigality, he decided to start saving for his future.

Nach Jahren der Verschwendung beschloss er, für seine Zukunft zu sparen.

The prodigality displayed at the festival seemed excessive for such a small town.

Die beim Festival gezeigte Verschwendung erschien für eine so kleine Stadt übertrieben.

When discussing finances, his prodigality was always a central topic.

Wenn es um Finanzen ging, war seine Verschwendung immer ein zentrales Thema.

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Other translations for prodigality:

  • Verschwendungssuchtnf.
  • Großzügigkeitnf.
  • Füllenf.

prodigality: Examples and translations in context

Embracing a lifestyle of prodigality, he collected expensive gadgets unreservedly.

Da er einem Lebensstil der Verschwendung frönte, sammelte er ungeniert teure Geräte.

This era marked the greatest luxury and the most perfect prodigality in history.

Diese Ära kennzeichnete den größten Luxus und die vollkommenste Verschwendung in der Geschichte.

Many criticized the prodigality in government spending, believing it could be better allocated.

Viele kritisierten die Verschwendung in den Staatsausgaben und glaubten, diese könnten besser verteilt werden.

Her prodigality at the auction made her a controversial figure among bidders.

Ihre Verschwendung bei der Auktion machte sie zu einer umstrittenen Person unter den Bietern.

The prodigality of the restaurant's menu made it difficult for patrons to decide.

Die Verschwendung auf der Speisekarte des Restaurants machte es den Gästen schwer, sich zu entscheiden.

The prodigality in their lifestyle eventually caught up with them.

Die Verschwendung in ihrem Lebensstil holte sie schließlich ein.

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