arglistig

deceitful, malicious, fraudulent

English translations

  1. 01

    argumentative

Word details

German meaning
In betrügerischer oder hinterlistiger Weise handelnd, um jemanden zu täuschen oder zu schaden.
English meaning
Deceitful
Synonym
hinterlistig, heimtückisch
German example
Sein arglistiges Verhalten führte zum Verlust des Vertrauens.
English example
His deceitful behavior led to the loss of trust.
Comparative
arglistigerSuperlative: am arglistigsten

Example sentences with “arglistig”

  1. Er handelte in arglistiger Absicht. (He acted with malicious intent.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'arglistig' a legal term?

Yes, it is often used in German law (arglistige Täuschung) to describe fraud or deceit.