verdächtig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fishy adj Tasting, smelling, or resembling fish.
- suspect verb To think that something is probably true, without having proof.
- suspicious adj Making people think something is wrong or dishonest.
- suspiciously adv In a way that suggests something is wrong or dishonest.
Senses
verdächtig is used for these senses in English:
- fishy (figurative) Suspicious; inspiring doubt.
- suspect Viewed with suspicion; suspected.
- suspicious Arousing suspicion.
- suspiciously (manner) In a way suggesting suspicion.
fishy — full definition
- adj Tasting, smelling, or resembling fish.
- adj Suspicious; seeming dishonest or not quite right.
suspect — full definition
- verb To think that something is probably true, without having proof.
- verb To believe someone is guilty of something, without firm evidence.
- noun A person thought to be responsible for a crime.
- adj Regarded with doubt or distrust; possibly not genuine or reliable.