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What´s a nitpicker in German?

5 years ago
A nitpicker or bean counter is "Der Erbsenzähler" . We use this for pedantic men or women, for human beings who are penny-pinching and prove everything slowly but surely. "Ein Erbsenzähler" is a bureaucrat, he is dithering, afraid to decide and mostly in a bad mood. All of us (Germans) know some of them but -please - not all Germans are "Erbsenzähler". What´ s your opinion?