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underhand in German

underhand in German is heimlich, hinterhältig — underhand means dishonest or sneaky, done secretly.

underhand in German

heimlich
adj
(by extension) Dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner.
hinterhältig
adj
(by extension) Dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner.

What does "underhand" mean?

  1. adjective Dishonest or sneaky, done secretly.
    "His underhand tactics eventually cost him his job."
  2. adjective Thrown with the hand moving upward from below shoulder height.
    "She switched to an underhand serve to confuse her opponent."
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underhand in a sentence

  • His underhand tactics eventually cost him his job.
  • She switched to an underhand serve to confuse her opponent.

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What is "underhand" in German?

"underhand" in German is heimlich, hinterhältig. underhand means: Dishonest or sneaky, done secretly.

How do you use "underhand" in a sentence?

Example: "His underhand tactics eventually cost him his job." In German, "underhand" is heimlich, hinterhältig.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "underhand": heimlich, hinterhältig.

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