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sly in German

sly in German is schlau, listig, gerissen — sly means cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.

sly in German

schlau
adj
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
listig
adj
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
gerissen
adj
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
verschmitzt
adj
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.

What does "sly" mean?

  1. adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
    "She gave a sly smile before revealing the surprise."

sly in a sentence

  • She gave a sly smile before revealing the surprise.
  • The fox is often portrayed as a sly, cunning creature in folk tales.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sly" in German?

"sly" in German is schlau, listig, gerissen. sly means: Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.

How do you use "sly" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a sly smile before revealing the surprise." In German, "sly" is schlau, listig, gerissen.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "sly": schlau, listig, gerissen, verschmitzt.

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