knave in German
knave in German is Knabe, Junge, Knappe — knave means a dishonest or deceitful man.
knave in German
Knabe
(archaic) A boy; especially, a boy servant.
Junge
(archaic) A boy; especially, a boy servant.
Knappe
(archaic) A boy; especially, a boy servant.
Knecht
(archaic) Any male servant; a menial.
Gauner
(dated) A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
Bösewicht
(dated) A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
Schurke
(dated) A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
Strolch
(dated) A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
Unhold
(dated) A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
Übeltäter
(dated) A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
Bube
(cards) A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or a soldier.
What does "knave" mean?
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noun A dishonest or deceitful man.
"The play's villain is a scheming knave who betrays his own brother."
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noun A playing card ranked below a queen, showing the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.
"He needed the knave of hearts to complete his hand."
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knave in a sentence
- The play's villain is a scheming knave who betrays his own brother.
- He needed the knave of hearts to complete his hand.
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What is "knave" in German?
"knave" in German is Knabe, Junge, Knappe. knave means: A dishonest or deceitful man.
How do you use "knave" in a sentence?
Example: "The play's villain is a scheming knave who betrays his own brother." In German, "knave" is Knabe, Junge, Knappe.
Are there other ways to say "knave" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "knave": Knabe, Junge, Knappe, Knecht, Gauner, Bösewicht.
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