sly in Norwegian
sly in Norwegian is slu, sleip, listig — sly means cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
sly in Norwegian
slu
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
sleip
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
slu
(having a positive connotation) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice
listig
Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle
slu
Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle
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 Norwegian?
"sly" in Norwegian is slu, sleip, listig. 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 Norwegian, "sly" is slu, sleip, listig.
Are there other ways to say "sly" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 3 translations listed for "sly": slu, sleip, listig.
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