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Schwatzhaftigkeit

chattiness, propensity to talk too much

noun SHVATS-haf-tikh-kyte Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Schwatzhaftigkeit (f) is the noun for the tendency to talk too much and indiscreetly — it is more pointed than Gesprächigkeit (talkativeness) and implies that the talk is shallow or gossipy. 'Seine Schwatzhaftigkeit kostete ihn den Job' (His big mouth cost him the job).

Examples

"Ihre Schwatzhaftigkeit machte sie zur ungeeigneten Vertrauensperson für Geheimnisse."

Natural Translation

Her chattiness made her unsuitable as a confidante for secrets.

Literal Translation

Her chattiness made her to-the unsuitable trusted-person for secrets.

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