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Pronunciation / Transliteration: listig
"Der listige Fuchs entkam der Falle."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.
"The sly fox managed to escape the trap set by the farmer." - 2
Crafty or cunning in a way that is intended to deceive.
"She gave him a sly smile, hinting at her secret plan."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'sly' originates from the Old Norse word 'slyðr', which meant 'cunning' or 'sly'. It has evolved through Middle English, retaining its connotation of craftiness and deceitfulness, particularly in relation to behavior that is clever yet potentially dishonest.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sly" is said worldwide
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rusé
Transliteration: ryze
"Le renard rusé a réussi à échapper au piège."
listig
Transliteration: listig
"Der listige Fuchs entkam der Falle."
astuto
Transliteration: astuto
"La volpe astuta è riuscita a scappare dalla trappola."
astuto
Transliteration: astuto
"El zorro astuto logró escapar de la trampa."
astuto
Transliteration: astuto
"A raposa astuta conseguiu escapar da armadilha."
चालाक
Transliteration: chalaak
"चालाक लोमड़ी जाल से बच गई।"
狡猾
Transliteration: jiǎohuá
"狡猾的狐狸成功逃脱了陷阱。"
교활한
Transliteration: gyohwalhan
"교활한 여우가 덫에서 탈출했다."
ずる賢い
Transliteration: zurugashikoi
"ずる賢い狐が罠から逃げた。"
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