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cagey in German

cagey in German is ausweichend, zurückhaltend, schweigsam — cagey means careful and guarded about what you say or reveal; reluctant to share information.

cagey in German

ausweichend
adj
zurückhaltend
adj
Wary, careful, shrewd.
schweigsam
adj
Uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information.

What does "cagey" mean?

  1. adj Careful and guarded about what you say or reveal; reluctant to share information.
    "He got cagey when we asked about his new business partner."
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cagey in a sentence

  • He got cagey when we asked about his new business partner.
  • The witness was cagey about where she had been that night.

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What is "cagey" in German?

"cagey" in German is ausweichend, zurückhaltend, schweigsam. cagey means: Careful and guarded about what you say or reveal; reluctant to share information.

How do you use "cagey" in a sentence?

Example: "He got cagey when we asked about his new business partner." In German, "cagey" is ausweichend, zurückhaltend, schweigsam.

Are there other ways to say "cagey" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "cagey": ausweichend, zurückhaltend, schweigsam.

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