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diskret — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • coy adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
  • discreet adj Careful and tactful in what one says or does, especially to avoid causing embarrassment.
  • discrete adj Separate and distinct from other things, rather than continuous or connected.

Senses

diskret is used for these senses in English:

  • coy Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
  • discrete Separate; distinct; individual; non-continuous.

coy — full definition

  1. adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
  2. adjective Reluctant to give a direct answer, especially about something sensitive.

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