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coy in Czech

coy in Czech is nesmělý, ostýchavý, plachý — coy means shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.

coy in Czech

nesmělý
adj
(dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
ostýchavý
adj
(dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
plachý
adj
(dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
stydlivý
adj
(dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
zdrženlivý
adj
(archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
diskrétní
adj
Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
mlčenlivý
adj
Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
zdrženlivý
adj
Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.

What does "coy" mean?

  1. adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
    "She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question."
  2. adjective Reluctant to give a direct answer, especially about something sensitive.
    "The company remained coy about its future plans."
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coy in a sentence

  • She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question.
  • He was coy about the details of his new job.
  • The company remained coy about its future plans.

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What is "coy" in Czech?

"coy" in Czech is nesmělý, ostýchavý, plachý. coy means: Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.

How do you use "coy" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question." In Czech, "coy" is nesmělý, ostýchavý, plachý.

Are there other ways to say "coy" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 7 translations listed for "coy": nesmělý, ostýchavý, plachý, stydlivý, zdrženlivý, diskrétní.

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