hint in German
hint in German is Hinweis, Spur, Anleitung — hint means a small clue or suggestion that helps someone understand or guess something.
hint in German
Hinweis
Spur
Anleitung
Fingerzeig
Hauch
Prise
Anspielung
An implicit suggestion that avoids a direct statement.
Andeutung
An implicit suggestion that avoids a direct statement.
Wink
An implicit suggestion that avoids a direct statement.
Tipp
An implicit suggestion that avoids a direct statement.
Gelegenheit
(obsolete) An opportunity; occasion; fit time.
andeuten
(intransitive) To imply without a direct statement; to provide a clue.
andeuten
(transitive) To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner.
anspielen
(transitive) To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner.
What does "hint" mean?
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noun A small clue or suggestion that helps someone understand or guess something.
"She gave me a hint about what he was getting for his birthday."
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noun A very small trace or amount of something.
"There was just a hint of garlic in the sauce."
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verb To suggest something indirectly, without saying it outright.
"He hinted that he might be leaving the company soon."
hint in a sentence
- She gave me a hint about what he was getting for his birthday.
- Can you give me a hint for question three?
- There was just a hint of garlic in the sauce.
- He hinted that he might be leaving the company soon.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "hint" in German?
"hint" in German is Hinweis, Spur, Anleitung. hint means: A small clue or suggestion that helps someone understand or guess something.
How do you use "hint" in a sentence?
Example: "She gave me a hint about what he was getting for his birthday." In German, "hint" is Hinweis, Spur, Anleitung.
Are there other ways to say "hint" in German?
Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "hint": Hinweis, Spur, Anleitung, Fingerzeig, Hauch, Prise.
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