streitsüchtig

quarrelsome

adjective SHTRYT-zuekh-tikh Rare

Origin: from Streit (quarrel) + -süchtig (addicted to)

Also means

argumentative

Usage Note

streitsüchtig describes someone who habitually seeks conflict. The -süchtig element implies an almost compulsive tendency. It is clearly pejorative. Compare the milder streitlustig (keen to argue, sometimes playful).

Examples

"Nach zwei Bier wurde er richtig streitsüchtig."

Natural Translation

After two beers he became really quarrelsome.

Literal Translation

After two beer became he really quarrelsome.

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