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Geschwätzigkeit

garrulousness, talkativeness, tendency to gossip

noun ge-SHVET-sikh-kyte Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Geschwätzigkeit (f) is the noun for the negative trait of talking too much — garrulousness or gossipiness. It implies not just quantity but also indiscretion. Compare Gesprächigkeit (talkativeness), which is neutral. 'Seine Geschwätzigkeit brachte ihn in Schwierigkeiten' (His big mouth got him into trouble).

Examples

"Ihre Geschwätzigkeit machte es ihr unmöglich, ein Geheimnis zu bewahren."

Natural Translation

Her garrulousness made it impossible for her to keep a secret.

Literal Translation

Her garrulousness made it her impossible, a secret to keep.

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