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ruse in German

ruse in German is List, Kniff, Finte — ruse means a clever trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.

ruse in German

List
noun
(countable, by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.
Kniff
noun
(countable, by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.
Finte
noun
(countable, by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.
Ablenkungsmanöver
noun
(uncountable) Cunning, guile, trickery.
Betrügerei
noun
(uncountable) Cunning, guile, trickery.
Trick
noun
(uncountable) Cunning, guile, trickery.
Täuschungsmanöver
noun
(uncountable) Cunning, guile, trickery.

What does "ruse" mean?

  1. noun A clever trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.
    "The whole invitation was just a ruse to get her out of the house."

ruse in a sentence

  • The whole invitation was just a ruse to get her out of the house.
  • He used a ruse to distract the guard while his partner slipped inside.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ruse" in German?

"ruse" in German is List, Kniff, Finte. ruse means: A clever trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.

How do you use "ruse" in a sentence?

Example: "The whole invitation was just a ruse to get her out of the house." In German, "ruse" is List, Kniff, Finte.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "ruse": List, Kniff, Finte, Ablenkungsmanöver, Betrügerei, Trick.

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