Umstandskrämer

German (Berlin)

noun
Definitions
  • person who performs the daily tasks in an unnecessary difficult way

Etymology

Compound from German umständlich (cumbersome) + German Krämer (shopkeeper).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Krämer

Gloss

shopkeeper

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