English–German

“cunning” in German

German

Alsogerissen

Pronunciation

IPA/lɪst/

Example

Seine List hat ihm oft geholfen.

His cunning often helped him.

Illustration for List (cunning)

How to say “cunning” in German

“Cunning” in German is List.

A clever ruse works from the shadows, turning another person's expectations against them.

Full entry for List: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with List

Mit List und Tücke entkam er den Verfolgern.

With cunning and malice, he escaped from his pursuers.

Tips for using List

  • German List is a false friend for English speakers: an itemized list is die Liste, not die List.

Other German words for “cunning”

Er ist ein gerissener Mann.

He is a cunning man.

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