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
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
listig
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
gerissen
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
verschmitzt
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
What does "sly" mean?
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adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
"She gave a sly smile before revealing the surprise."
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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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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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