cunning in Danish
cunning in Danish is listig, snedig — cunning means clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
cunning in Danish
listig
Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
snedig
Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
What does "cunning" mean?
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adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
"The fox is often portrayed as a cunning animal in folk tales."
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noun Skill in deceiving or manipulating others; craftiness.
"He survived on the streets through sheer cunning."
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cunning in a sentence
- The fox is often portrayed as a cunning animal in folk tales.
- It was a cunning plan to distract the guards while they slipped past.
- He survived on the streets through sheer cunning.
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What is "cunning" in Danish?
"cunning" in Danish is listig, snedig. cunning means: Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
How do you use "cunning" in a sentence?
Example: "The fox is often portrayed as a cunning animal in folk tales." In Danish, "cunning" is listig, snedig.
Are there other ways to say "cunning" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "cunning": listig, snedig.
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