coy in German
coy in German is verlegen, keusch, schüchtern — coy means shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
coy in German
verlegen
(dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
keusch
(dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
schüchtern
(archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
zurückhaltend
(archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
verschämt
(archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
diskret
Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
prüde
Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
kokett
Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
zurückhaltend
Soft, gentle, hesitating.
What does "coy" mean?
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adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
"She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question."
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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 German?
"coy" in German is verlegen, keusch, schüchtern. 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 German, "coy" is verlegen, keusch, schüchtern.
Are there other ways to say "coy" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "coy": verlegen, keusch, schüchtern, zurückhaltend, verschämt, diskret.
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