kauzig

quirky, odd, eccentric

adjective KOW-tsikh Rare

Also means

cranky in a harmless, endearing way

Usage Note

kauzig describes someone who is charmingly odd or set in their peculiar ways — often an elderly person or a loner. Unlike seltsam, it carries warmth rather than alarm: ein kauziger alter Mann — an eccentric old man.

Examples

"Unser kauziger Nachbar sammelt alte Radios und grüßt jeden Morgen die Vögel im Garten."

Natural Translation

Our quirky neighbour collects old radios and greets the garden birds every morning.

Literal Translation

Our quirky neighbour collects old radios and greets every morning the birds in the garden.

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