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guile in German

guile in German is Gerissenheit, Hinterhältigkeit, Betrug — guile means clever, often sly or dishonest, cunning used to deceive or manipulate.

guile in German

Gerissenheit
noun
(uncountable) Astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception.
Hinterhältigkeit
noun
(uncountable) Astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception.
Betrug
noun
Deceptiveness, deceit, fraud, duplicity, dishonesty.
Hinterlist
noun
Deceptiveness, deceit, fraud, duplicity, dishonesty.
Täuschung
noun
Deceptiveness, deceit, fraud, duplicity, dishonesty.
irreführen
verb
To deceive, beguile, bewile.
irreleiten
verb
To deceive, beguile, bewile.

What does "guile" mean?

  1. noun Clever, often sly or dishonest, cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
    "He got the deal done through sheer guile rather than honest negotiation."
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guile in a sentence

  • He got the deal done through sheer guile rather than honest negotiation.
  • She saw through his guile immediately.

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What is "guile" in German?

"guile" in German is Gerissenheit, Hinterhältigkeit, Betrug. guile means: Clever, often sly or dishonest, cunning used to deceive or manipulate.

How do you use "guile" in a sentence?

Example: "He got the deal done through sheer guile rather than honest negotiation." In German, "guile" is Gerissenheit, Hinterhältigkeit, Betrug.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "guile": Gerissenheit, Hinterhältigkeit, Betrug, Hinterlist, Täuschung, irreführen.

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