evasive in German
evasive in German is glatt wie ein Aal sein, vorsichtig, zugeknöpft — evasive means avoiding direct answers or clear commitment.
evasive in German
glatt wie ein Aal sein
Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.
vorsichtig
Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.
zugeknöpft
Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.
ausweichend
Directed towards avoidance or escape
What does "evasive" mean?
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adj Avoiding direct answers or clear commitment.
"He stayed evasive when asked about his plans."
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adj Intended to dodge or escape something, such as danger.
"The pilot took evasive action to avoid the missile."
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evasive in a sentence
- He stayed evasive when asked about his plans.
- The pilot took evasive action to avoid the missile.
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What is "evasive" in German?
"evasive" in German is glatt wie ein Aal sein, vorsichtig, zugeknöpft. evasive means: Avoiding direct answers or clear commitment.
How do you use "evasive" in a sentence?
Example: "He stayed evasive when asked about his plans." In German, "evasive" is glatt wie ein Aal sein, vorsichtig, zugeknöpft.
Are there other ways to say "evasive" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "evasive": glatt wie ein Aal sein, vorsichtig, zugeknöpft, ausweichend.
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