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hinterlistig

C1

cunning / deceitful

English meaning
cunning / deceitful
CEFR level
C1 — Advanced
Vocabulary package
Negative Character Traits

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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Words that go with hinterlistig

der Abschaumscumanmaßendpresumptuousausschweifenddebauched / extravagant = indulging in or characterized by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to be morally harmful; dissolutedas Backpfeifengesichta face that needs a slapbegehrlichcovetousdie Bosheitmalice / wickedness / nastinessdurchtriebencunning / crafty / schemingdie Eigennutzselfishness / self-centerednessengherzignarrowminded / illiberal (wenig benutzt)flegelhaftboorish / oafishfrevelhaftsinful / sacrilegious / wantonder Frevlera sinner / wicked person (wenig benutzt)

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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