hinterlistig

C1

cunning / deceitful

English meaning
cunning / deceitful
Vocabulary package
Negative Character Traits

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hinterlistig in a sentence

Sein hinterlistiges Verhalten traf sie ins Herz.

His deceitful behavior hurt her deeply.

Comparative and superlative

hinterlistig → hinterlistiger → am hinterlistigsten

Word family

hinterlistig is built from hinter (behind). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about hinterlistig

What is the comparative of hinterlistig?

hinterlistig → hinterlistiger → am hinterlistigsten.

What does hinterlistig mean in English?

hinterlistig means "cunning / deceitful". For example: "Sein hinterlistiges Verhalten traf sie ins Herz." — "His deceitful behavior hurt her deeply."

What level is hinterlistig in German?

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

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