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hinterlistig #vocab & Max & Moritz (Podcast S02E29) The Authentic German Learning Podcast: Deutsch lernen wie ein Baby | Learn German online | Personal Development
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Today, we talk about the German word “hinterlistig”. What does “hinterlistig” mean?
deceitfulAdjectiveHyphenationhin·ter·lis·tig, comparative: hin·ter·lis·ti·ger, superlative: am hin·ter·lis·tigs·ten
PronunciationIPA: [ˈhɪntɐˌlɪstɪç], [ˈhɪntɐˌlɪstɪk]
Meaning[1] in the manner of a guile; seeming harmless, but very dangerous; wickedness that seeks to harm others
Synonyms[1] fraudulently, devious, treacherous
Max and Moritz are very deceitful.
Examples[1] The insidious pranks of Max and Moritz still delight children.
[1] This is deceitful of Eugenio.
[1] The animal tormentor was particularly treacherous by luring his victims with treats.
Today, we talk about the German word “hinterlistig”. What does “hinterlistig” mean?
deceitfulAdjectiveHyphenationhin·ter·lis·tig, comparative: hin·ter·lis·ti·ger, superlative: am hin·ter·lis·tigs·ten
PronunciationIPA: [ˈhɪntɐˌlɪstɪç], [ˈhɪntɐˌlɪstɪk]
Meaning[1] in the manner of a guile; seeming harmless, but very dangerous; wickedness that seeks to harm others
Synonyms[1] fraudulently, devious, treacherous
Max and Moritz are very deceitful.
Examples[1] The insidious pranks of Max and Moritz still delight children.
[1] This is deceitful of Eugenio.
[1] The animal tormentor was particularly treacherous by luring his victims with treats.
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