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cunning in Norwegian

cunning in Norwegian is listig, slu, snedig — cunning means clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.

cunning in Norwegian

listig
adj
slu
adj
snedig
adj
snedighet
noun
The disposition to employ one's skill in an artful manner; craftiness; guile; artifice; skill of being cunning, sly, conniving, or deceitful.

What does "cunning" mean?

  1. adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
    "The fox is often portrayed as a cunning animal in folk tales."
  2. noun Skill in deceiving or manipulating others; craftiness.
    "He survived on the streets through sheer cunning."
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cunning in a sentence

  • The fox is often portrayed as a cunning animal in folk tales.
  • It was a cunning plan to distract the guards while they slipped past.
  • He survived on the streets through sheer cunning.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cunning" in Norwegian?

"cunning" in Norwegian is listig, slu, snedig. cunning means: Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.

How do you use "cunning" in a sentence?

Example: "The fox is often portrayed as a cunning animal in folk tales." In Norwegian, "cunning" is listig, slu, snedig.

Are there other ways to say "cunning" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 4 translations listed for "cunning": listig, slu, snedig, snedighet.

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