sinister in German
sinister in German is sinister, böse, links — sinister means suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.
sinister in German
sinister
Inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in bar sinister).
böse
Evil or seemingly evil; indicating lurking danger or harm.
sinister
Evil or seemingly evil; indicating lurking danger or harm.
links
(heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.
sinister
(heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.
linker
(heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.
linksseitig
(heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.
What does "sinister" mean?
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adj Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.
"There was something sinister about the way he smiled."
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adj (heraldry) Relating to the left-hand side of a shield, as seen from behind it.
"The crest features a lion on the sinister side of the shield."
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sinister in a sentence
- There was something sinister about the way he smiled.
- A sinister figure lurked at the edge of the woods.
- The crest features a lion on the sinister side of the shield.
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What is "sinister" in German?
"sinister" in German is sinister, böse, links. sinister means: Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.
How do you use "sinister" in a sentence?
Example: "There was something sinister about the way he smiled." In German, "sinister" is sinister, böse, links.
Are there other ways to say "sinister" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "sinister": sinister, böse, links, linker, linksseitig.
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