heimtückisch

insidious / treacherous

English meaning: insidious / treacherous
CEFR level: C1 — Advanced
Vocabulary package: Negative Character Traits
Dictionary: German words with H

heimtückisch in a sentence

Seine heimtückischen Absichten wurden schließlich offenbar.
His insidious intentions were eventually revealed.

Comparative and superlative

heimtückisch → heimtückischer → am heimtückischsten

Word family

heimtückisch is built from heim (home). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Words that go with heimtückisch

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Questions about heimtückisch

What is the comparative of heimtückisch?

heimtückisch → heimtückischer → am heimtückischsten.

What does heimtückisch mean in English?

heimtückisch means "insidious / treacherous". For example: "Seine heimtückischen Absichten wurden schließlich offenbar." — "His insidious intentions were eventually revealed."

What level is heimtückisch in German?

heimtückisch is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the negative character traits vocabulary.

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