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trickster in German

trickster in German is Gauner, Schwindler, Trickbetrüger — trickster means a mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.

trickster in German

Gauner
noun
One who plays tricks or pranks on others.
Schwindler
noun
One who plays tricks or pranks on others.
Trickbetrüger
noun
One who plays tricks or pranks on others.
Betrüger
noun
One who performs tricks (parts of a magician act or entertainingly difficult physical actions).
Gauner
noun
One who performs tricks (parts of a magician act or entertainingly difficult physical actions).
Schwindler
noun
One who performs tricks (parts of a magician act or entertainingly difficult physical actions).

What does "trickster" mean?

  1. noun A mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.
    "Coyote is a classic trickster figure in many Native American stories."
  2. noun Someone who deceives or cheats people, often for personal gain.
    "The con artist was a trickster who talked elderly victims out of their savings."
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trickster in a sentence

  • Coyote is a classic trickster figure in many Native American stories.
  • The con artist was a trickster who talked elderly victims out of their savings.
  • He turned out to be a trickster running a fake charity.

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What is "trickster" in German?

"trickster" in German is Gauner, Schwindler, Trickbetrüger. trickster means: A mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.

How do you use "trickster" in a sentence?

Example: "Coyote is a classic trickster figure in many Native American stories." In German, "trickster" is Gauner, Schwindler, Trickbetrüger.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "trickster": Gauner, Schwindler, Trickbetrüger, Betrüger.

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